Adam Stenavich and Brian Flores both have challenges to overcome and convincing to do if they hope to secure a finalist spot for Bears head coach.

The Jets are winding down their second full week of interviewing candidates for their vacancy. Flores is the 13th known person to interview. They also are expected to meet with their former quarterback and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown are the others. Hafley left his post as the head coach at Boston College in order to run the defense for Matt LaFleur in Green Bay. The Packers’ defensive performance ...

The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the Jets, who have also conducted 15 interviews for their general manager job.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown are the others. Hafley left his post as the head coach at Boston College in order to run the defense for Matt LaFleur in Green Bay. The Packers’ defensive performance ...

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach vacancy.

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 New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Friday for their head coach vacancy. Flores is the 13th coaching candidate to meet with the Jets, who are also expected to speak to Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

Brian Flores, 43, is maybe the most fascinating candidate interviewed so far. He has previous head coaching experience after his three-year stint with the Dolphins (2019-21).

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.