The Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job Thursday, a league source confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. The outlet and others also reported Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bears’ request to interview Dallas coach Mike McCarthy for the vacant coaching job.

The Cowboys will no longer be led by Mike McCarthy. But these five names look like strong contenders to replace him.

Chicago Bears fans are torn as to whether Ryan Poles should hire an up-and-coming offensive coordinator or an experienced head coach to be the next leader of his franchise. While many are debating the merits of Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson versus former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel,