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The Bears are conducting their first round of head coach
interviews over video networks this week. NFL Network reported
Tuesday that Chicago was the first confirmed interview for
Flores.
Flores, 40, was fired by Miami owner Stephen Ross on Monday
after going 24-25 in three seasons with the team. The former
Bill Belichick assistant had a seven-game winning streak -- and
a seven-game losing streak -- and went 2-0 against the New
England Patriots in 2021.
The Bears fired Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace on
Monday. Nagy went 34-31 in four seasons with the Bears.
Bears owner George McCaskey, CEO Ted Phillips and consultant
Bill Polian are teaming to vet head coach and GM candidates. An
undetermined number of finalists will meet with the team's brass
in-person, and McCaskey said he was willing to hire "the right
coach" before choosing a GM if needed.
A general manager hire would have "complete football
responsibility" but Phillips remains involved in vetting the
Bears' potential move away from Soldier Field to suburban
Arlington Heights.
--Field Level Media
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