Brown has a long list of "foundational issues" — including a "one-focus mentality" — to discuss with general manager Ryan Poles when he interviews for the permanent job.

It might seem Thomas Brown's 0-4 start as interim head coach would disqualify him in the Bears' hunt for a permanent head coach but he does have a few edges over others.

A victory over the Packers — and the game ball from his players — are about all Brown is expected to get out of his five-game stint as interim head coach. But he feels confident about his contribution under difficult circumstances.

During the Bears pregame show on ESPN 1000, general manager Ryan Poles said interim head coach Thomas Brown will be given a formal interview for the Bears' head coach opening. “

Bears head coach Thomas Brown is clearly overwhelmed.

Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown will interview for the full-time position left vacant after Matt Eberflus' firing

Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.

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 intend to interview interim head coach Thomas Brown for the permanent job. Brown took over for Matt Eberflus, who was fired Nov. 29 after Chicago's 4-8 start. The Bears lost Brown's first four games in charge before ending a 10-game skid Sunday by beating the host Green Bay Packers 24-22 on Cairo Santos' last-second field goal.