The Chicago Bears are looking to retain quarterback Case Keenum as a coach, according to a report by Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports. Keenum, 38, is a journeyman quarterback who has spent his career moving between teams, but the Bears are hoping he can stay in Chicago and mentor the team's young passers, Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent. However, this would not be as a quarterback. Instead, Keenum could join Ben Johnson's coaching staff as an assistant quarterbacks coach. This move would require Keenum to retire from playing, but it could be a good opportunity to kickstart his coaching career. The Bears are a rising team, and Keenum's veteran voice in the quarterback room could be a valuable addition to the coaching staff. However, it remains to be seen what role Keenum would take on, as the Bears already have quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett and Robbie Picazo as an offensive assistant focused on quarterbacks and receivers. This is not the first time a backup quarterback has transitioned into an assistant coaching role, with Sean Mannion and Davis Webb both landing offensive coordinator gigs in recent years. The question remains: will Keenum take the leap into coaching and help the Bears continue their rise?
