The Chicago Bears have interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job.

The Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

The Chicago Bears are officially on the hunt for a new head coach. Here's who is reportedly on the short list.

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.

The Chicago Bears are prepared to do whatever it takes to get their next head coach. They have started the process of requesting to interview assistant coaches on other teams and are even prepared to trade draft picks to get their next head coach.

However, the Bears will have some competition for both candidates as Johnson and Vrabel are viewed as the top options during this head coaching cycle. Bears News: Multiple Teams I

On the first day of the offseason, the Chicago Bears cast a wide net in their head coaching search, reeling in some exciting names and some puzzling ones.