McCarthy, the Bears and Chicago

Adam Schefter dishes update on Mike McCarthy and Chicago Bears head coach situation
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided a significant update on Mike McCarthy and the Chicago Bears head coaching situation.
Will Bears hire Mike McCarthy? Latest rumors, odds for Chicago coaching search
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.
Bears Get Bad News on Pursuit of Mike McCarthy as Head Coach
New details about the Chicago Bears' interview with veteran Mike McCarthy for their head-coaching job bring bad news on his candidacy.
Here's how Mike McCarthy's Chicago Bears head coaching interview stood out from the rest of the candidates
The Chicago Bears took a unique approach when interviewing Mike McCarthy for their head coaching position, setting it apart from other candidate interviews.
Bears’ coaching search is about to intensify. Mike McCarthy, Ben Johnson or the field?
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.
Bears Make Announcement on Mike McCarthy Amid Coaching Search
The Chicago Bears have made an announcement about former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy amid their hiring search.
Chicago Bears snub Mike McCarthy for flashy head coaching candidate
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy appeared to be a front-runner for the Chicago Bears head coaching gig, but the team ultimately went a different way.
Bears now free to interview Mike McCarthy for head coach
The Cowboys and Mike McCarthy are parting ways, which means the Bears are now able to interview him for their head coach job.
Bears Coaching Search: Could Mike McCarthy bring his staff back together in Chicago and who would Ben Johnson bring along if hired by the Bears
The Chicago Bears' coaching search is expected to move quickly this week so buckle up because there's a high chance someone gets an offer in the coming days. The Bears will soon begin the second round of interviews with a much smaller pool of potential candidates for the job.
Bears pass on Mike McCarthy, land Ben Johnson for new head coach
The Bears didn’t pick former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, but Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now staying inside the NFC North.
NFL coaching hires: How Ben Johnson to Bears impacts Raiders, Mike McCarthy, more
The Bears won the Ben Johnson sweepstakes during the 2025 NFL offseason. How will that impact the Raiders, Mike McCarthy and the rest of the league?
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Chicago Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching position
There's another name in the mix for the Bears job: Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. Chicago has requested to interview McCarthy but the Cowboys coach is currently in an exclusive ...
Schefter: McCarthy 'Legitimate Candidate' for Bears, Saints HC After Cowboys Exit
ESPN's Adam Schefter believes former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is a "legitimate candidate" to coach either the ...