It's been a difficult year for the Chicago Bears, but the future could be bright. During an appearance on the This is Football podcast, Jeremy Fowler of

Carroll left the role at the beginning of this year after 14 seasons with the team but stayed on as an advisor. Almost a year later, he appears interested in returning to the sideline — and the openings are there,

Ahead of their game against Carroll's former team on Thursday Night Football, NFL insider Albert Breer revealed that the Bears are interested in talking with Carroll as well. "Yes, Pete Carroll has an interest in the Bears job,