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Marcus Freeman gives strong stance on NFL rumors: 'I have given zero thought'

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With NFL coaching rumors and reports circulating, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman wants no part.

With recent reports linking the Chicago Bears to Freeman, the Fighting Irish head coach has given no thought. He means it too.

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“I have given zero thought to the NFL,” Freeman said. “All of my attention has been on getting this team ready for the game.”

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the Bears wanted to interview Freeman. But there’s been no additional push since.

“I am told the team wants to interview Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman for the job,” Pelissero said. “Freeman is in the midst of a magical run with the Fighting Irish to the national championship game. Obviously it’s unlikely that he would entertain NFL overtures prior to that game a week from tomorrow against Ohio State. But the Bears have done extensive research for months on Marcus Freeman. He’s only 39 years old (and it) would not be a shock, if at some point he at least considers going to the NFL.”

By the looks of the report, the Bears certainly did their homework. He’s 33-9 as a head coach, including 14-1 this season going into the CFP title game.

This isn’t the first time the NFL and Freeman were mentioned in the same sentence. He was asked about his interest in the pros and vice versa.

But it was on the heels of Freeman signing a contract extension with the school.

“I don’t know when they announced it, I can’t remember, but about a week or two ago, they announced another long contract here at Notre Dame,” Freeman said, alluding to his extension amid interest from the NFL swirling. “So, I don’t think we have anything to worry about.”

Of course, Freeman inked a massive contract extension is believed to be for four more seasons, via ESPN’s Heather Dinich, and it’ll lock him up for six years in total. The new deal will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country, but specifics were not disclosed because Notre Dame is a private institution.