Luxurious details of Mike McCarthy’s Bears interview hints at team’s thinking

Luxurious details of Mike McCarthy’s Bears interview hints at team’s thinking

The Bears are giving Mike McCarthy a taste of the finer things they can offer thim.

The ex-Cowboys coach was flown into the Bears’ facility on a private jet from Dallas to Wheeling, Ill., for his interview on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, which is a “departure from team protocol,” per ESPN.

He also “stayed late and overnight and then went home” Thursday, per The Athletic.

McCarthy was the second in-person interview conducted by the Bears, with former Commanders coach Ron Rivera also getting a look from the Chicago front office.

Mike McCarthy is actively interviewing for roles after leaving the Cowboys. AP

Chicago has met virtually with Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Pete Carroll, and Mike Kafka, among others and is reportedly meeting with Todd Monken on Friday.

Despite being a late addition to the NFL’s head coaching pool — he and the Cowboys were unable to come to an agreement on a new contract this week, making him a free agent — McCarthy is a free agent and a H๏τ commodity.

He’s reportedly a candidate for the open Saints job, as well, on the heels of a 49-35 record over five seasons in Dallas, including an injury-plagued 7-10 finish this season.

Only coaches not contracted by another team are eligible to be interviewed in person at this juncture.

Mike McCarthy flew private to the Bears interview on Wednesday. NurPH๏τo via Getty Images

Any ᴀssistant coach being interviewed by a given team must be virtual only until Jan. 20 unless they are in the conference championship.

No in-person interviews can occur for ᴀssistant coaches who are still actively coaching their teams until the bye week leading up to the Super Bowl.

Whoever goes forward leading the Bears will likely have a strong plan ahead for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who had an up-and-down first year as the Chicago signal caller.

Caleb Williams had a tough rookie season in Chicago. Getty Images

Williams threw 20 touchdowns and six interceptions for the Bears, who finished the season 5-12 and last place in the NFC North.

Chicago has the 10th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Related Posts

Revealed: The very small trade price for teams chasing 49ers WR Deebo Samuel

Revealed: The very small trade price for teams chasing 49ers WR Deebo Samuel

After demanding a change of scenery, rumors suggest that the San Francisco 49ers might have a low asking price for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel requested…

Stephen A. Smith responds to ferocious backlash over his Serena Williams Kendrick Lamar comments

Stephen A. Smith responds to ferocious backlash over his Serena Williams Kendrick Lamar comments

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is defending comments he made in the aftermath of Serena Williams’ surprise appearance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.   Williams made a surprise…

Kylie Kelce reveals how Travis told her he was dating Taylor Swift in Call Her Daddy podcast appearance

Kylie Kelce reveals how Travis told her he was dating Taylor Swift in Call Her Daddy podcast appearance

Kylie Kelce has opened up on getting to know Taylor Swift since she began dating her brother-in-law, the Kansas City Chiefs star Travis. Footage has emerged of…

Cooper DeJean responds to LeBron James slight before Super Bowl 2025 heroics

Cooper DeJean responds to LeBron James slight before Super Bowl 2025 heroics

Cooper DeJean put the world on notice during Super Bowl 2025 and, for his sake, he hopefully caught LeBron James’ eye too. Leading up to the Super Bowl, Philadelphia’s…

Jalen Brunson’s foul woes don’t stop Knicks from impressive rout of Pacers

Jalen Brunson’s foul woes don’t stop Knicks from impressive rout of Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the Knicks not only survived Jalen Brunson’s extended stay on the bench — they thrived. Adversity hit early in…

Jordon Hudson, 24, celebrates four-year anniversary of meeting Bill Belichick, 72, amid engagement rumors

Jordon Hudson, 24, celebrates four-year anniversary of meeting Bill Belichick, 72, amid engagement rumors

Pageant queen and former cheerleader Jordon Hudson is celebrating the four-year anniversary of when she met her future boyfriend, 72-year-old Bill Belichick. Hudson shared a series of…