In the earliest stages of the Chicago Bears coaching search, open-mindedness seems to be the hallmark of the process.

After the report came out, Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams conducted a press conference to wrap up his rookie season in the NFL. He was asked about Johnson, and the quarterback gave an honest answer. Williams got a sideline view of Johnson's offense for two games this season.

The Chicago Bears have sent several requests to interview coaches following the end of their season on Sunday. The Bears sent a formal request to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson among several other coordinators around the league.

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 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.