General manager Ryan Poles said the bears will "cast a wide net." At least 15 names have emerged for potential interviews.

The Chicago Bears are off and running in their search for a new head coach, and another candidate has entered the mix. The Bears sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting Dallas' response to the request,

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently spoke about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, stating that he was fine with McCarthy seeking interviews elsewhere. That elsewhere was revealed when the Chicago Bears formally requested to interview the Cowboys coach for their head coaching vacancy.

While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.

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

Here is an in-depth look at Mike McCarthy, who could be an option for the Bears if he leaves the Dallas Cowboys.

If the Dallas Cowboys elect to move on from Mike McCarthy, he appears to still have potential interest from another NFL team.

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 Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones have finally stopped dragging their feet and gave the Chicago Bears a response on their request to interview Mike McCarthy. After more than 24 hours of ignoring the Bears' request,

While there's mutual interest in McCarthy's return to the Star, here are four factors that could potentially lead him to wanting out of Dallas and to explore other opportunities. McCarthy's tenure in Dallas has been marked by regular season success but consistently disappointing playoff performances.