Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears have been linked together as a possible connection for the team’s next head coach for quite some time. The official interview for the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is set for Saturday,

The days of having head coaching candidates fly in economy class are over as the Bears strive to establish a first-class identity.

With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the Chicago Bears have turned their focus toward a coaching search that will be one of the most significant processes in team history. The Bears have heavy lifting ahead to close the gap on three division rivals who qualified for the playoffs.

The Chicago Bears are conducting their search for a new head coach, and it's already been an expansive one that's included double-digit candidates. The candidates range from up-and-coming coordinators to former head coaches to offensive minds to defensive minds.

The Bears are searching for a new head coach. Here's an updated tracker of everyone the team has requested to interview so far.

The Chicago Bears coaching search began on Monday, but interviews have started being scheduled on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Bears have three interviews scheduled this week while one request has been denied.