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Bears fans woke up to this disappointing news, with many expressing frustration over the team's head coaching search process. The decision to conduct a Zoom interview with Vrabel appeared to signal a lack of seriousness on the part of the Bears' leadership, leading some to believe that this move sealed Vrabel's departure to New England.
While opinions varied on whether Vrabel was the ideal choice, it was evident that his departure from consideration presented a significant loss for the Bears. Fans pointed to Vrabel's success in building a winning culture and assembling effective coaching staffs during his tenure in Tennessee as reasons to regret his exit.