In addition to Carroll, the Bears have already requested interviews with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

The Chicago Bears have one of the more bizarre head coaching interviews scheduled this week, adding to concern that they're destined to botch the process.

The Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job Thursday, a league source confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. The outlet and others also reported Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bears’ request to interview Dallas coach Mike McCarthy for the vacant coaching job.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly eyeing some of the top offensive minds in the NFL as they search for a new head coach to replace Doug

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Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets — for an interview, at least. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance to cap the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy.

Rex Ryan wants back in … and it might happen. After the former New York Jets head coach tossed his own name in the ring to be the team’s next head coach, it appears he will get the interview he wants.