The Dallas Cowboys have denied the Chicago Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy, a decision that Bears fans seem to happily accept.

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly denied the Chicago Bears permission to interview head coach Mike McCarthy despite no word on a contract extension for the veteran coach.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys denied a request from the Chicago Bears to interview McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. Now one day later, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that talks between McCarthy and the Cowboys are ongoing, a sign they want to continue to work together.

While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.

Here is an in-depth look at Mike McCarthy, who could be an option for the Bears if he leaves the Dallas Cowboys.

The Chicago Bears are off and running in their search for a new head coach, and another candidate has entered the mix. The Bears sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting Dallas' response to the request,

Head coach Mike McCarthy is under contract with the Cowboys until Jan. 14, but that doesn't mean other organizations aren't interested in prying the coach away from "America's Team." The Chicago Bears put in a request to interview the Dallas coach, something that was ignored up to this point like a text you had no desire to answer.

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 have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

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