Mike McCarthy. Sitting at 3-7 with no Dak Prescott, a floundering offense, and a regressed defensive unit sans former defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, it looked like the Dallas Cowboys would be searching for a new head coach come January.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles stood at a lectern Tuesday at Halas Hall and did what too many other team officials have done the past four decades: He tried to explain where a season went awry and how the Bears were going to get it right this time.

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

Discover the connection between Caleb Williams and Joe Brady, a potential candidate for the Chicago Bears' head coaching position.

Chicago Bears have sought permission to interview Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources tell me and @toddarcher. If the Cowboys don't allow permission this week, the Bears could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window... pic.twitter.com/zoS7vHO5mF

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson appears to be a candidate for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported

The Cowboys have denied the Bears' request to interview MIke McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. What comes next?

Tuesday’s decision from Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys may tell us the intention of the front office with Mike McCarthy.

The Bears have been studying potential coaching hires for two months. On Monday, they announced their interest in the Cowboys HC.

The Bears have reportedly asked permission to speak with Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. Imagine McCarthy returning to Lambeau Field each season.

The Chicago Bears reportedly sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their coaching vacancy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.