The phrase opposites attract has commonly been used in reference to the dating world, but it also applies to NFL head coaching searches. Over the years, there has been a track record of NFL teams targeting head coaching candidates with a background opposite to that of who they fired.

The Chicago Bears officially confirmed their interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, with the conversation marking a departure from previous talks.

Former Super Bowl winner Pete Carroll has also been floated as a candidate as he looks to get back into coaching. The Cowboys have two interviews set as Jones and his team get to work. Robert Saleh, the New York Jets who was fired midway through the season,

Is Marcus Freeman a candidate for the Chicago Bears opening? Here's everything to know about the NFL rumors surrounding Notre Dame's head coach:

As the NFL offseason begins for most teams, rumors regarding the next head coach for the Bears are heating up, with Ben Johnson atop the list

Last week, at a news conference before the College Football Playoff semifinals, Penn State coach James Franklin turned to his counterpart, Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, and asked a question. “How old are you now,