They interviewed him.
Giants may be a dumpster fire but they've committed to a complete restructuring of how they handle their business, unlike the Bears who are just doing things the same way but cowering behind the name of Bill Polian. I forgot which beat guy for the Bears said it but a source said that they're asking all of the wrong questions. Ballard wanted no part in the Bears job. Not a shocker his right hand man backed out.
Two firsts plus carte blanche in a bigger market on a team that has at least won something in recent memory... Yeah, I'm not convinced the Bears job is better.