While Poles took his time answering each and every question directed his way, he also took time to address a rumor about himself and an apparent rift with president Kevin Warren. Calling the rumor of a rift between him and Warren "disappointing,

The Chicago Bears are making progress on their search for a new stadium, with President Kevin Warren and team chairman George McCaskey expressing confidence in the process and the potential for a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, left, greets Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as Bears general manager Ryan Poles looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ORG XMIT: AZMY106

The Bears’ audience was more than just the fan base; it was their growing list of potential head coaches around the league.

If the Chicago Bears don’t get their coaching hire right this time, no one will be able to say they didn’t consider enough possibilities.

The Bears began their pursuit of a new stadium in earnest in June 2021, when they first placed a bid to purchase the 326-acre Arlington Park property. Three-and-a-half years later, their stadium plan remains unclear.

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren and chairman George H. McCaskey spoke with the media Tuesday morning to detail the organization’s head-coaching search, provide an update on the ongoing stadium project and look ahead to the 2025 season.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Bears reportedly were linked to more than a dozen known candidates, via either a formal interview request or reported interest between the sides.

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.

Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President Kevin Warren again professed their trust that Poles would help the Bears get back on track — at least in the short term.

Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown shares where he feels he could impress management in his coaching interview.