It’s sad to hear that the Bears head coach has signed a monster contract.

It’s sad to hear that the Bears head coach has signed a monster contract.

Keeping that in mind, Getsy ended his first practice in Mobile on Tuesday afternoon with a tough one-on-one match between the offensive and defensive players. Upon winning, offensive players were required to perform fifteen pushups.

Getsy declared, “I’ll always be myself.” “I will not engage in physical contact with anyone. However, I enjoy bringing energy, and maybe these guys sensed it in the meeting room as well as on the practice field.”

Getsy has no experience leading a team at any level. However, he will have the chance this week because of a brand-new NFL program that supports professional growth. The league has instituted a novel “coach up” structure, whereby coordinators and assistant coaches are assigned to higher-level positions or roles distinct from those they occupy with their respective clubs.

All non-playoff teams’ head coaches and general managers were able to propose assistant coaches. A committee made up of league office executives, Senior Bowl leadership, and members of the General Managers Advisory Committee then chose the candidates.

Getsy declared, “It’s a tremendous opportunity.” “The primary factor making it fantastic is the player exposure. However, the best part is being able to network with other coaches, pick their brains, and perhaps even share something in return.

“This kind of exposure is a fantastic opportunity in any case. Is it the same as head coaching in the NFL? No, but I really value the structure, the preparation, and the final assembly of everything.”

Entering his ninth season as an NFL assistant, Getsy is 38 years old. He worked for the Packers for seven years as offensive quality control coach (2014–15), receivers coach (2016–17), quarterbacks coach (2019–21), and passing game coordinator (2020–21) before being hired as the Bears offensive coordinator in 2022.

Getsy spent that time away from Green Bay for one season, spending 2018 as Mississippi State’s offensive coordinator and receivers coach. In that capacity, he brought in a number of players that he is currently coaching at the Senior Bowl, including Mississippi receiver Jonathan Mingo, Alabama defensive lineman Derick Hall, Oklahoma running back Eric Gray, Tennessee defensive lineman Byron Young, and Mississippi State defensive lineman Cameron Young.

Getsy will gain more from his role as head coach of the Senior Bowl. The Bears will also have a distinct advantage going into the draft. Getsy will provide general manager Ryan Poles and the team’s personnel department with the information he learns from the prospects he is coaching.

“That’s the most important reason why I’m here,” said Getsy. “I always keep the ultimate objective in mind, which is to improve our team’s football performance. And this is a fantastic chance for you to learn more about the kinds of men they are. We’re looking to fill this organization with football-loving guys, and when you get this involved, we get to find that out.”

The Bears have insiders on both Senior Bowl teams: Getsy is being assisted by linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi and assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts, while the National team’s special teams coordinator is assistant special teams coordinator Carlos Polk.

Getsy interacts with each player on his team’s roster in his capacity as head coach.

“I’m present in every meeting room,” he declared. “I’m going to every position, so I get to observe how men interact and acquire knowledge. After that, I get to come outside and see every position for myself. I’m making an effort to benefit from it rather than merely concentrate it in one place. I’m attempting to learn as much as I can about each of these guys.”

Getsy is mimicking Bears coach Matt Eberflus’ approach by spending time with players across the board.

“Even if you’re not participating in it, being present for your guys is the most important thing,” said Getsy. “I really think that my relationship with the player is more important than anything else. That’s a major factor in my desire to carry that out.

With just three practices left before Saturday’s Senior Bowl, Getsy is optimistic that he can learn important details about the prospects.

“That’s like the natural: Is this guy just a baller or not?” said Getsy. “The minute movements are visible to you. You get to observe how they adapt to change and how quickly they pick things up before putting them into practice because that is the reality of the world we live in. You have to be flexible; we can’t do the same thing every week. Thus, this is a truly excellent chance.”