Mike Vrabel, early in his tenure as New England Patriots coach, could be looking to poach from the Miami Dolphins’ coaching staff and forming a reunion at the same time for his defensive coordinator hire.

The New Orleans Saints are going to get a second look at Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who interviewed virtually with the team just over a week ago. He's a highly coveted defensive mind with several key interviews lined up.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.

The first interview, Mike Vrabel, was the first to be named head ... Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, New York Giants offensive ...

Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of men’’ that the Bears are seeking in a head coach. That job description was so pointed, so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult time leading animals, vegetables or minerals.

The Bears announced Thursday morning they had completed an interview with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. The Cardinals had one of the league’s best overall offenses, averaging 358.2 yards per game, and were a dominant force running the ball, ranking seventh in the league in rushing yards per game.

With Mike Vrabel locked up by New England, here's a ranking of who remains among the 'leader of men' class that seems important to Chicago decision makers.

The Bears interviewed three more candidates for their head coach opening on Thursday. The team announced interviews with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Miami Dolphins defensive

The Cowboys denied the Bears' request to interview Mike McCarthy, though they decided to move on from their head coach Monday.

The Saints completed a virtual interview Wednesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony ... Weaver, the Saints are reportedly set to speak with New York Giants offensive coordinator ...

Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: Mike Vrabel interviews first, followed by Drew Petzing and Anthony Weaver dan wiederer, colleen kane, chicago tribune Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 1:50 PM · 4 min read

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt. Johnson, who was Detroit’s offensive coordinator, agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach on Monday, two days after the No. 1 seeded Lions lost to Washington.