The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach opening on Saturday.

For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

A new Dallas Cowboys coach who is a tough guy. Bill Belichick is an idea. Mike Vrabel is an idea. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is an idea, too - unless you listen to some of his players.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott understands the business of the NFL and expressed that when asked to comment on the departure of coach Mike McCarthy. “Just [a] great dude and blessed to be able to play underneath him,

None of the other teams that have head coach openings seem to be as interested in Mike McCarthy as the Chicago Bears.

The key for the next Bears coach is to develop Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with the QB.

The race for the Chicago Bears head coaching job is reportedly between two candidates. On The Herd, Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz reported that Mike McCarthy

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Brian Flores didn’t have a great ending to his tenure with the Miami Dolphins but he’s a well respected head coach who worked under Bill Belichick, Mike Tomlin, and Kevin O’Connell. He’s currently the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings where he established himself as one of the top candidates in this cycle.

The Bears have confirmed interviewing 15 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who got the job in New England.

Mike McCarthy's tenure as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys ended after five seasons, despite three consecutive 12-5 seasons and playoff appearances. N