Rumors can be dangerous beasts, especially in the NFL. Things change so rapidly that it’s almost impossible to get accurate predictions until the event is almost at hand. Nonetheless sometimes certain things are worth passing along. This one comes in regards to new Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy and his efforts to build a new coaching staff.
Most people have already heard the news that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is likely to stay put. If that is indeed the case then Nagy has already scored a huge victory. However, a true leader never stops to rest on his laurels. The buzz indicates that the 39-year old remains on the attack, seeking out as many top assistants as possible.
According to a source, there is one name in particular that he’s eyeing up. A name that would certainly capture the excitement of Bears fans everywhere.
“Matt Nagy pursuing Dave Toub as special teams coach. Talks are ‘hot’.”
Matt Nagy no doubt utilizing his connection to Toub
Any self-respecting Bears lover knows who Dave Toub is. He’s arguably the best special teams coach in the NFL. He was with the team from 2004 to 2012, engineering some of the best third phase play the league has ever seen. During that span Chicago got to enjoy the rise of history-making return man Devin Hester as well as the reign of franchise great kicker Robbie Gould.
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Losing Toub in 2013 was a devastating blow. The special teams haven’t been the same since he left. To have this chance to bring him back? It’s almost a dream come true. All of it is thanks to Nagy. This is where the connections come into play. Nagy has worked with Toub for the past five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. That working relationship, along with his prior connections to Chicago undoubtedly could be spurring Toub towards a possible return.
Understand though the situation is far from locked. Toub could still choose to remain in Kansas City or may get some late interest on the head coaching market. Still it appears Nagy is dead set on bringing him home. If he succeeds that will add another giant piece to what is shaping up to be a monumentally strong coaching staff. A triumvirate of him, Fangio and Toub would be hard for any team to top.
Time will tell on whether these talks progress or just fizzle into smoke at the eleventh hour.
