Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy and Mike Vrabel are prominent in the Bears' coaching search. Their presence suggests the team's ownership may elevate the coach's authority.

General manager Ryan Poles said the bears will "cast a wide net." At least 15 names have emerged for potential interviews.

Hiring a head coach in the NFL is hard enough. Projecting how an assistant will do as a head coach is even harder. Yet that’s how the Bears have operated for almost the entirety of their 105-year history.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job on Thursday. The 73-year-old Carroll is looking to return to the sideline after moving into an advisory role with the Seahawks at the end of last season.

Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel completed an interview with the Chicago Bears for the team's head coach opening, the team announced Wednesday.

The Bears interviewed former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday.

The Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

Tracking the candidates in the Bears’ wide-ranging head-coaching search: Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Status: The Bears interviewed Vrabel on Wednesday afternoon. Backg

After reportedly interviewing for the Chicago Bears' coaching vacancy, veteran coach Pete Carroll is said to have lined up a second interview with a different team. Carroll will interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching job next week,