Mike Vrabel is no doubt a 'leader of men' but besides the competition the Bears face he just doesn't seem in tune with their organization and personnel.

The search for the next Chicago Bears head coach is underway, and there has been candidates being named and added almost daily. A rising count of candidates currently scheduled to meet with the team has hit 13, after they had permission denied to interview Mike McCarthy.

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.

According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, the Bears have Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel as their top coaching candidates.

The Bears announced their first completed coaching interview, confirming they had spoken to former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel is also considered a strong contender for the open job with the New England Patriots, and multiple other teams have reportedly expressed plans to interview him.

The Bears will interview former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head coach vacancy on Wednesday, according to Doug Kyed.

A familiar name interviewed Thursday for the New England Patriots head coaching job: former player Mike Vrabel.

The Bears interviewed former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on Thursday as part of the team's ongoing head coaching search. Carroll

Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzking was also reportedly up first for a virtual interview Wednesday.

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