Former Cal linebacker Ron Rivera is one of a number of people ESPN listed on Wednesday as candidates for the Chicago Bears' vacant head coaching position. Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is the biggest name on the long list of possibilities,

The Chicago Bears officially confirmed their interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, with the conversation marking a departure from previous talks.

Two weeks ago, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy "could set his sights on Chicago." It was apparently mutual after the Bears requested an interview with McCarthy while he was still under contract by the Cowboys, who denied the request. After Dallas and McCarthy decided to part ways, it didn't take long for Chicago to set up an interview.