As expected, Phil Emery and the Bears are moving forward with the second round of interviews by inviting Montreal Alouttes head coach Marc Trestman, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator/interim head coach Bruce Arians to Halas Hall to meet the higher ups.  The interview process is expected to come to an end this week when the Bears will likely name a their 14th head coach in franchise history.

Ian Rappaport is reporting that Trestman spent the day on Monday at Halas Hall visiting with Bears brass.

Source: Alouettes coach Marc Trestman spent all day today at Halas Hall speaking with #Bears people again.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2013

Dec 1, 2011; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Darrell Bevell is expected back at Halas Hall after what’s been called an “impressive interview” on Saturday before his Seahawks dropped their Divisional Round playoff game to the Atlanta Falcons in dramatic fashion.

Sean Jensen first reported that Colts offensive coordinator and interim head coach Bruce

Dec 23, 2012; Kansas City, MO, USA; Indianapolis Colts acting head coach Bruce Arians on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Colts won the game 20-13. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Arians would be the third finalist coming to Halas Hall.  It was first reported that he would be going to Philadelphia on Tuesday, but that was incorrect.  Reports on Monday suggested that Arians might favor the San Diego job, where he might follow former Colts front office man, new GM Tom Telesco.

No big surprises with at least two of the candidates, as I expected Arians and Trestman to be among the top choices, but Bevell is a bit of a surprise.  I’ll have to do a bit more digging on him.   Most scribes believe that Trestman is the favorite to land the job, but both Arians and Bevell have impressive resumes.  Either way, it looks like the lengthy coaching search is coming to an close.  Stay tuned to Bear Goggles On for all the last on the Bears coaching search.

Dec 30 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians watches warm ups before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis defeats Houston 28-16. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Add Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator and interim head coach Bruce Arians to the Chicago Bears’ growing list of head coaching candidates.  Numerous reports indicate the Bears have requested permission to interview the coach of the year candidate.

How does an offensive coordinator become a coach of the year candidate you ask?  Here’s how.  When Colts head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia, Arians stepped in to take over the Colts and led a 2-14 team from 2011 to a 9-3 record during his tenure and into the playoffs.

Arians has kicked around the NFL on and off (mostly on) since the late 80′s.  His most notable run was as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-2011.  He has a Super Bowl ring from Super Bowl XLIII.

Phil Emery has kept to his word of being thorough and thoughtful in the process.  Arians is at least the 7th known candidate to emerge.   He’s the 5th offensive coordinator under consideration.

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