McCarthy will interview for the Chicago HC job Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News’ David Moore reports. The Bears had requested a McCarthy assembly whereas he was nonetheless below contract, however the Cowboys blocked it. That’s now not within the equation, and the Bears will take benefit.
It’s uncommon to see a corporation request an HC interview with one other workforce’s head coach, though maybe the Bears have been studying the tea leaves forward of the Dallas divorce. Chicago’s request additionally revealed that the entrance workplace would be willing to consider a trade for a head coach. After all, that route appeared unlikely with Dallas contemplating the coach’s expiring contract, and now the Bears gained’t face any restrictions as they contemplate McCarthy for his or her head teaching emptiness.
The Bears have left no stone unturned of their seek for a brand new head coach, with the workforce’s lengthy checklist of candidates solely rivaling the Jets throughout this 12 months’s hiring cycle. McCarthy would naturally signify one of many extra skilled names on the checklist, though the Bears haven’t hinted at whether or not they’re looking for a veteran coach or a recent face. The workforce’s search has ranged from the likes of long-time coach Pete Carroll to Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, who doesn’t have any NFL expertise.
Contemplating McCarthy’s penchant for creating quarterbacks, it’s not a shock that the Bears would contemplate the long-time coach as they give the impression of being to maximise first-overall decide Caleb Williams. McCarthy, in fact, helped oversee the Packers’ transition from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers, and he completed his 13-year Inexperienced Bay tenure with solely three shedding seasons.
Dak Prescott was already properly established when McCarthy was put in because the Cowboys’ head coach, and there was hope that the recent voice may assist information Dallas to the promised land. That didn’t come to fruition, and McCarthy began gaining a status as a playoff failure. For a Bears workforce that’s merely trying to regain some credibility, that sentiment most likely gained’t be a significant concern.
McCarthy is the twentieth title linked to the Bears’ head-coaching emptiness.