Chicago must make the correct hire in their 2025 head coaching search, and one former NFL quarterback had harsh words for a candidate the Bears will interview.

According to Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores regarding their vacant head coach position. Flores was expected to be

Brian Flores is prepared to once again pursue a head coaching job while simultaneously suing the NFL and several teams

If Monday’s reports are any indication, Brian Flores’ days as the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator might be numbered.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, left, greets Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as Bears general manager Ryan Poles looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ORG XMIT: AZMY106

The Bears requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Both have previous head coaching experience as Flores is the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins while Smith coached the Atlanta Falcons before taking the Steelers OC job.

Fitzpatrick remembers how Flores went from the good kind of demanding head coach in their early days in Miami together, to cutting people out, alienating people and being rather disruptive in the end.

"Coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys part ways. After courting Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn and Jon Gruden, the Saints announce the hiring of McCarthy ...'' - Prediction from New Orleans media.

The Chicago Bears now turn their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history.

With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the Chicago Bears have turned their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history. The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.