The Denver Broncos have a great staff around Sean Payton and the players. Sure, the players do most of the work on the field. But there is a difference between Sean Payton's first year and this year.

Here's an in-depth look at former Stanford Cardinal coach David Shaw as a candidate for the Chicago Bears coaching job.

Following the splash that the Chicago Bears made by hiring Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy, the Monsters of the Midway have been building a truly special staff under him. Between the additions of Antwaan Randle El (assistant head coach/WR coach),

According to the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, the Chicago Bears have requested to interview Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their offensive coordinator position. He joins Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle who is considered a top candidate for that job as a contender to be Ben Johnson’s offensive coordinator with the Bears.

According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the Bears have requested to interview David Shaw for their offensive coordinator job. Shaw previously interviewed for the team's head coaching vacancy before Johnson was hired.

A Heisman candidate and star college quarterback at Utah and cover model for the NCAA Football 10 video game, Johnson got his start in coaching at his alma mater and became the youngest FBS offensive coordinator at age 24. He has mentored the likes of Dak Prescott, Kyle Trask and Jalen Hurts (whose dad, Averion, coincidentally coached Johnson).

Shaw has college and NFL coaching experience. The 52-year-old served as Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22. Before that, Shaw spent time as an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching job on Tuesday ... an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. The Denver Broncos hired him in June to help evaluate college ...

The 52-year-old Shaw led his alma mater to a 96-54 record ... Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. The Denver Broncos hired him in June to help evaluate college and pro players and assist general ...

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching ... Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. The Denver Broncos hired him in June to help evaluate college ...

Ben Johnson made a decision. Aaron Glenn could be next. With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain.

After four thrilling divisional round clashes, the NFL conference championship games are set with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders clashing with the Philadelphia Eagles.