Report: Bears interview former Stanford head coach David Shaw for offensive coordinator job

The Chicago Bears have interviewed former Stanford HC and Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their offensive coordinator position, according to a tweet from Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Bears and head coach Ben Johnson have been busy assembling their coaching staff in recent days. The news was relayed on Saturday evening.

More on David Shaw and his coaching career

The Denver Broncos brought the former Cardinal skipper in for a head coaching interview in 2023 when they were in the process of replacing Nathaniel Hackett. Unfortunately for Shaw, the team opted to go with the former Super Bowl-winning head coach instead.

During his first stint in the pros, Shaw primarily worked with wide receivers and quarterbacks.

Shaw worked for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders from 1997-2005 before joining Jim Harbaugh at the University of San Diego in 2006. He then followed Harbaugh to Stanford in 2006 as his offensive coordinator. He ultimately succeeded him when he went to the NFL. Shaw remained the Cardinal’s head coach through the 2022 season, after which he announced his resignation.

Shaw closed his tenure with Stanford with an overall record of 96-54, including a 65-40 record in Pac-12 play, however, success had been harder to come by later in his tenure. The Cardinal hadn’t won more than four games in a season over his last four years, including a 3-9 season in 2022. Despite going out on a low note, Shaw earned the Pac-12’s Coach of the Year award four times. He also led Stanford to three Pac-12 titles and two Rose Bowl victories in 12 seasons.

With 96 wins, Shaw has the most wins of any Cardinal coach in program history. He shattered the previous record for wins by a head coach with 72, breaking the previous record held by Pop Warner.

Nikki Chavanelle also contributed to this article.