Gase was high on many coaching lists last season and the same will be true this offseason. The Bears offensive coordinator turned down an opportunity to interview with the Browns two years ago before Pettine was hired. After earning praise for his work with Peyton Manning the previous two years in Denver, Gase has received acclaim for creating a productive Jay Cutler. Gase has designed game plans to protect Cutler from himself. A team with a shaky quarterback situation, like Cleveland, could view Gase as the best option to handle the NFL's most important position.