Two weeks ago, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy "could set his sights on Chicago." It was apparently mutual after the Bears requested an interview with McCarthy while he was still under contract by the Cowboys, who denied the request. After Dallas and McCarthy decided to part ways, it didn't take long for Chicago to set up an interview.

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears are casting a wider net in their head coach search than any other team. The team is a little over halfway through interviewing

The Chicago Bears went to market for a head coach earlier than most NFL teams, making the decision to fire Matt Eberflus following Thanksgiving. Now, it appears the Bears are looking to focus their coaching search on Mike McCarthy.