The Chicago Bears interviewed Doug Pederson for their coach position. Here’s what to know about the former Philadelphia Eagles coach.

The Chicago Bears contacted at least 10 general manager candidates and 9 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the interview process, we’re reviewing each potential vacancy.

The first is coach Doug Pederson, who interviewed the Bears on Wednesday, according to a source.

Grow old: 53

Position: Former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles

Experience: Pederson coached the Eagles for five seasons, 42-37-1 with three playoffs and a Super Bowl title. Prior to that, he was the Kanas City Captain’s offensive coordinator for three seasons and was the coach of the Eagles quarterbacks. Once a quarterback, Pederson started 17 games during a decade in the NFL with four teams, including the Green Bay Packers.

You should know: The Eagles fired Pederson a year ago after a 4-11-1 season, one of two failed seasons during his time at Philly. The Eagles’ attack faces difficulties in 2020 as defender Carson Wentz’s play recedes. Pederson substituted Wentz for rookie Jalen Hurts in Week 13. Pederson’s departure from Philadelphia came after a spat with owner Jeffrey Lurie, according to reports. to a detailed report from The Athletic.

Bear connection: Pederson has climbed to the assistant position under coach Andy Reid, much like former Bears coach Matt Nagy. He visited Bears training camp over the summer and caught up with Nagy and third-place quarterback Nick Foles. Pederson and Foles have their own statue in Philadelphia in tribute to the “Philly Special,” the tricky touchdown pass from Trey Burton to Foles during Super Bowl LII.

What was said: Pederson did an extensive interview told the New York Daily News last month as he was set to weigh his next steps and said this about the development of the quarterback: “I’m certainly very proud of the development of the full-back department. . I had a great offensive coordinator at Frank Reich who was an NFL star in this league in that position, and I think it’s important to have thinking QB players, can teach QB. Then you have to understand who you are coaching. Your system must match his strengths. As coaches, we need to adjust to that.”