The Chicago Bears are contacting another former NFL head coach as part of their exhaustive search for a new coach, as they are reportedly interviewing former Seattle Seahawks boss Pete Carroll.
According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, the Bears will speak to Carroll on Thursday as part of their continuing search for a new head coach.
In late December, Carroll reportedly expressed interest in the Bears job before the team’s game against the Seahawks, according to ESPN. Now, he will apparently have the opportunity to promote himself for the position as the Bears cast a wide net for potential candidates.
Carroll coached the Seahawks, Patriots and Jets during his NFL coaching career, but found most of his success in Seattle, posting a 137-89-1 record and winning a Super Bowl at the bar. He came within one play of winning a second Super Bowl before Russell Wilson’s infamous goal-line interception landed in the hands of New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Brown.
The Bears were rebuffed by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday night after requesting permission to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Bears also plan to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
In total, the Bears are expected to interview more than a dozen candidates for their head coaching position, including some of the top candidates in the sport, including Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator , Joe Brady.
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