The New England Patriots interviewed Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady for their offensive coordinator vacancy, according to Ian Rapoport.

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

Analysis: It's been entirely clear who the Bears are talking to but the finalists and a few other potential first interviews make this stage more murky.

The Chicago Bears are in the middle of their head coach search, which has cast a wide net of candidates that include rising coordinators, former head coaches and college coaches.

After a six-game losing skid that culminated in a clock mismanagement fiasco and loss to the Lions, the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus in late November.

Starting Monday, the Bears can meet in person with any candidate whose season is over, including Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady completed interviews with the Chicago Bears on Friday as Chicago looks for the next coach for former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams.

Led by Brady and star quarterback Josh Allen, Buffalo tallied 30.9 points per game, the second-highest mark in football. The latest name on the list of Bears interviewees: Todd Monken. Chicago ...

The Chicago Bears’ coaching search moves into Week 2 as Ben Johnson focuses on Detroit’s playoff run and Marcus Freeman’s name surfaces.

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.

Bears chairman George McCaskey made his feelings known about Joe Buck, and Tom Brady's Lions-Commanders broadcast amid Ben Johnson rumors.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator.