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.
As of Thursday, the Chicago Bears have interviewed two high-profile candidates for the open head coaching position. The Bears met with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday.
The Bears announced their first completed coaching interview, confirming they had spoken to former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel is also considered a strong contender for the open job with the New England Patriots, and multiple other teams have reportedly expressed plans to interview him.
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.
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzking was also reportedly up first for a virtual interview Wednesday.
Chicago Bears fans reacted to the team's handling of the head coaching search, and the response reveals a depressing state of affairs inside Halas Hall.
The Chicago Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday about their head coaching vacancy. On Thursday, the Bears will interview for Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.
Ran Carthon, Tennessee Titans and GM
The Bears interviewed former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday.