Baylor head coach Matt Rhule speaks to reporters after arriving at New Orleans International Airport on Friday. in advance of the Sugar Bowl. Credit: AP/Gerald Herbert
Prying Matt Rhule away from Baylor may be more difficult than anticipated.
The coach of the Bears, who play in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia on Wednesday night, told reporters on Tuesday that he expects to be back with the team next season.
“I plan on that,” Rhule said. “I certainly think I will be.”
In other words, negotiations have begun.
Rhule is near the top of many short lists for NFL coaching vacancies, including the Giants’.