Bears HC candidate profile: Will Mike McCarthy leave Dallas for Chicago?

The Chicago Bears are searching for their next head coach, where general manager Ryan Poles will lead the charge in a wide-ranging search that will include up-and-coming coordinators, former head coaches and even a current head coach.

As the coaching carousel begins to take its spins around the league, there have been many names being connected to the Bears, including Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. The long-time coach is set to be a free agent, and the Bears are interested in an interview—but Dallas won't grant them one. Not until he officially becomes a free agent after January 14th.

The situation surrounding McCarthy is odd and is at least a week away from becoming clearer. Still,…