The NFC North was called the best division in football, but they've been swept from the playoffs. Are the Bears closer to the top than they look?

Brian Flores is set to interview with the Jaguars for their open head coaching job, and is drawing interest from other NFL teams.

The Bears announced former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach on Monday, bringing newfound hope to the downtrodden franchise. Johnson has been a highly coveted coaching candidate for years,

Flores’ Vikings finished fifth in the NFL in scoring defense and tied for the league lead in turnovers. They were tied for fourth in the league in sacks on the backs of Flores’ blitzing scheme. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams called him the “King of the Cover 0 blitz” earlier this season.

The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers combined to go 40-11 in the regular season, making the NFC North the best ... the Vikings could lose Brian Flores.

The Bears have confirmed interviewing 15 candidates, a list highlighted by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who got the job in New England.

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay ... The Vikings finished second to Detroit in the NFC North at 14-3. Stenavich just completed ...

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay ... The Vikings finished second to Detroit in the NFC North at 14-3. Stenavich just completed ...

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their vacant defensive coordinator position in 2025.

Add Daronte Jones to the list of Vikings coaches (and one executive) who have received interest from another franchise regarding a possible promotion.

The NFL final four is set. After a regular season in which the NFC North was universally lauded as the league’s best division, the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers are absent on conference championship weekend after quick playoff exits.

Kevin O’Connell, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the second-most victories in a season in franchise history, is the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year, chosen in voting conducted by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).