Black Monday has come and gone, and now NFL teams will start filling their head coach vacancies. Who will be next in line to step into those openings? Let’s run through the top options that might be hired by teams in need of a coach this offseason.

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach opening on Saturday.

The key for the next Bears coach is to develop Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with the QB.

The race for the Chicago Bears head coaching job is reportedly between two candidates. On The Herd, Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz reported that Mike McCarthy

“We have completed an interview with head coach candidate Mike McCarthy ... With Vikings DC Brian Flores The Bears have interviewed 12 candidates, including McCarthy, in the first 11 days ...

They were thriving, building a close relationship, and hopeful for more success until it ended Monday when the Cowboys announced McCarthy was departing. It now leaves Prescott looking to develop a relationship with his third head coach as he enters his 10th NFL season in 2025.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will interview for Bears head coach on Saturday, according to Jordan Schultz.

Two weeks ago, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy "could set his sights on Chicago." It was apparently mutual after the Bears requested an interview with McCarthy while he was still under contract by the Cowboys, who denied the request. After Dallas and McCarthy decided to part ways, it didn't take long for Chicago to set up an interview.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday they will not bring Mike McCarthy back for a sixth ... to Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Chicago general manager Ryan Poles vowed a ...

It appears the Vikings will have Brian Flores back as their defensive coordinator for a third season. However, two Vikings assistants continue to interview for promotions. Flores, who interviewed with the Jets,

We’re tracking all the latest coaching and staff developments with news, notes and nuggets from the search — and what comes next.

Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs again benefited from questionable calls from the officials. It’s unfortunate that a league worth billions of dollars can’t get a better system for determining a first down.