Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of men’’ that the Bears are seeking in a head coach. That job description was so pointed, so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult time leading animals, vegetables or minerals.

With Mike Vrabel locked up by New England, here's a ranking of who remains among the 'leader of men' class that seems important to Chicago decision makers.

The Patriots have interviewed a Chicago Bears coach for the offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed to MassLive

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

Las Vegas parted ways with the first-year coach-GM tandem of Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco earlier this month, and the “allure” of Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, was said to have helped the Raiders become an enticing option for Johnson, 38.

When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with six openings across the NFL. Three

Ben Johnson's hiring is different, from the start of everything to the triumphant finish line as Johnson walked through the doors of Halas Hall to an abundance of cheers.

Ben Johnson helped Jared Goff establish himself as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. Now, he’ll try to do something similar for Caleb Williams. Johnson finalized an agreement to become Chicago’s head coach, the Bears announced on Tuesday.

Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson, considered by many to be the top head coaching candidate in the NFL (for the second year in a row) has found

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coach job. The 43-year-old Flores has been

The Patriots and Bears also filled vacancies by hiring Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson ... Former coach: Matt Eberflus (fired Nov. 29) What happened: The Bears named Lions offensive coordinator ...