The Chicago Bears are conducting their search for a new head coach, and it's already been an expansive one that' approaching 20 candidates. The candidates range from up-and-coming coordinators to former head coaches to offensive minds to defensive minds and college coaches.

The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Wednesday. It marked the team's 12th interview in the first round of the coaching search.

General manager Ryan Poles said the bears will "cast a wide net." At least 15 names have emerged for potential interviews.