Ryan Poles has to hire the best head coach to lead the Chicago Bears, regardless of whether that coach is an offensive play caller.

The Chicago Bears are in the middle of an important offseason where there are some big decisions to be made, starting with their new head coach and continuing with needed roster moves through the 2025 NFL draft.

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.

Michael Irvin reacts to the Dallas Cowboys blocking the Chicago Bears from interviewing Mike McCarthy. He breaks down the implications of the decision for McCarthy’s future, the Cowboys’ coaching staff,

While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports. The Bears, who have a coaching vacancy,