Okay, so I saw this headline floating around: “the bears are reportedly still gauging the coaching market.” And I was like, “What does that even mean?” So, I decided to dive in and figure it out, step by step.

Step 1: Figuring Out What “Gauging” Means
First things first, I had to understand what “gauging” actually meant in this context. It’s not like they’re using a dipstick to check the oil level of coaches, right?
I looked it up, you know, the old-fashioned way, and it basically means they’re evaluating or assessing something. In this case, they’re checking out the coaching scene.
Step 2: Checking Out the “Coaching Market”
So, what’s the “coaching market”? It’s just a fancy way of saying all the coaches that are potentially available. I started by looking at some obvious places:
- Sports news websites: I checked out some of the big names to see if there were any rumors or reports about coaches who might be looking for a new job, or teams that might be looking for a new coach.
- Social media: I scrolled through posts from people who talk about football. You know, see if anyone was dropping hints or inside info.
Step 3: The “Bears”… Who Are They?
I realized I had to double-check which Bears we were talking about. I did a quick check, because it’s the football team, obviously
Step 4: Putting It All Together
So, after all this digging, here’s what I figured out:

The Chicago Bears (the football team) are still looking at all their options for coaches. They haven’t made a decision yet, and they’re still checking out who’s out there and who might be a good fit for the * are carefully looking at and assessing all coaches available.
It’s like when you’re shopping for a new car, you don’t just buy the first one you see, right? You check out different models, compare prices, and see what fits your needs. That’s what the Bears are doing with coaches.
I might not be a sports expert, but it was fun to break down the statement and become a junior expert myself!