Frequently Asked Questions
Why was John Fox fired as Bears head coach?
Fox went 14-34 during his three-year tenure with the Bears and never got the team out of the cellar of the NFC North. He was fired in January and replaced by Matt Nagy.
What is John Fox doing now after leaving the Bears?
Fox took some time away from football and eventually landed a job at ESPN as an in-studio analyst.
Would John Fox consider coaching in the NFL again?
Yes, Fox says he doesn't shut the door on anything and is pretty open-minded about returning to coaching. He called his ESPN job a new adventure but admits he doesn't know what the future holds.
What was John Fox's coaching record before coming to Chicago?
Fox had a successful NFL coaching career outside of Chicago, finishing just above .500 in Carolina and going 46-18 with the Denver Broncos while making a couple of Super Bowl appearances.
What challenges did John Fox face when he became Bears head coach?
Fox inherited a team coming off a rough year where the previous coach had lost the locker room, with an old roster lacking talent and some problematic players in the building.