Bears Seek Permission To Interview Mike McCarthy For Head-Coaching Job
22 hours agoThe Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from the Cowboys, according to sources. If the Cowboys don't grant permission this week, the Bears could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window with Dallas expires on Jan. 14. McCarthy would be a questionable choice to develop young quarterback Caleb Williams, but he comes with extensive head-coaching experience in the NFL. After a disappointing fifth season with the Cowboys, McCarthy is on the hot seat in Dallas and isn't guaranteed to return in 2025, hence the Bears' interest. If owner Jerry Jones was happy enough with the way Dallas' season ended, the Cowboys will need to work quickly to sign McCarthy to a contract extension before he's technically on the open market. For what it's worth, Jones has spoke positively of McCarthy throughout 2024.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter