The Chicago Bears are full steam ahead on their search for a new head coach. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Bears had requested head

If Monday’s reports are any indication, Brian Flores’ days as the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator might be numbered.

The Jets and Saints have also already fired their head coach, and the Jaguars, Giants, Raiders, and others loom as teams that could join them. Flores figures to at least get some interviews in this cycle. O'Connell and the Vikings will certainly be hoping he sticks around for a third season in Minnesota.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bears have requested to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coach vacancy. If Dallas doesn't grant them permission this week, they can interview McCarthy once his exclusive negotiating window with the Cowboys expires on Jan. 14.

The Bears have now requested interviews with four assistant coaches: Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Petzing. General manager Ryan Poles also confirmed Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown will get a formal interview for the permanent role.