The days of having head coaching candidates fly in economy class are over as the Bears strive to establish a first-class identity.

Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy and Mike Vrabel are prominent in the Bears' coaching search. Their presence suggests the team's ownership may elevate the coach's authority.

Johnson has been the Lions offensive coordinator for the last three seasons and is one of the most coveted head coach candidates this year. He has worked wonders for Jared Goff and helped turn around his career following an unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Rams. JARED GOFF TO Jameson Williams. 82-YARD TOUCHDOWN.

The Chicago Bears are conducting their search for a new head coach, and it's already been an expansive one that's included double-digit candidates. The candidates range from up-and-coming coordinators to former head coaches to offensive minds to defensive minds.

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.

The Chicago Bears coaching search began on Monday, but interviews have started being scheduled on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Bears have three interviews scheduled this week while one request has been denied.

The Chicago Bears have sent several requests to interview coaches following the end of their season on Sunday. The Bears sent a formal request to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson among several other coordinators around the league.