Chicago has conducted one of the most thorough searches in the NFL. Entering Friday, the Bears coaching search included interviews with Thomas Brown, Pete Carroll, Aaron Glenn, Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Drew Petzing, Ron Rivera, Anthony Weaver and Arthur Smith.

With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the Chicago Bears have turned their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history. The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.