Bears

• According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, candidates interviewing for the head coaching position should prepare to question Bears team president Kevin Warren’s role in the organization. Chicago intends to position GM Ryan Poles as the primary figure in the search, although Warren will still have a voice in the decision-making process.
• Breer notes that the Bears have slightly altered their previous stance on seeking a “leader of men” to succeed the former head coach Matt Eberflus. It has been made clear that if this “leader of men” lacks significant quarterback experience, they must present a robust and effective strategy to nurture first-round QB Caleb Williams.
• Potential candidates such as Lions DC Aaron Glenn and ex-Titans HC Mike Vrabel fit this profile and will need to convince the Bears of their offensive strategies.
• Breer anticipates that Lions OC Ben Johnson will interview with Chicago, although he is uncertain whether Johnson will ultimately accept the role due to possible incompatibility with the GM and ownership.
• Other likely candidates mentioned by Breer include Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Vikings DC Brian Flores, interim HC Thomas Brown, and former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll.

Cowboys

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones addressed speculations regarding other teams showing interest in HC Mike McCarthy, whose contract is set to expire after this season.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all; Mike’s an established head coach in this league,” Jones stated, as reported by PFT. “He’s won a Super Bowl and participated in multiple championship games.”

Jones added they will “address this situation following the Commanders game” next week.

• SI.com’s Albert Breer highlights that not only is McCarthy on an expiring contract, but so is much of the coaching staff, including all coordinators. This indicates the Cowboys will have significant work ahead to retain their coaching personnel, should they choose to do so.

Giants

• SI.com’s Albert Breer suggests that Giants owner John Mara “really wants to stay the course” with GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll, but hasn’t guaranteed the return of either.
• Breer mentions that Schoen and Daboll are not necessarily tied together in their future with the team, suggesting Schoen is more likely to stay than Daboll.
• He also notes that if a coaching change occurs, the Giants might be a suitable destination for former Titans HC Mike Vrabel, given that former Titans executive Ryan Cowden is part of New York’s front office and is a trusted confidant of Vrabel.

Saints

• According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Saints have placed Lions DC Aaron Glenn “high on their list” of potential candidates, alongside Bills OC Joe Brady and Browns consultant Mike Vrabel.
• It has been indicated that the team prefers a candidate with ties to the organization and relevant experience.