The Bears are expected to cast a wide net for their upcoming head coaching search. Here are our power rankings for potential early candidates.

The Bears interviewed Kliff Kingsbury and decided not to hire him as their own offensive coordinator in January. A year later, they’ll have the chance to do the same for a much better job — head coach.

Carroll is reportedly interested in the Bears’ top job. But younger, rising candidates abound with hopes of making Caleb Williams a star.