Here is an in-depth look at Pete Carroll, who even at 73 years old, is still a potential option to lead the Bears.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job on Thursday. The 73-year-old Carroll is looking to return to the sideline after moving into an advisory role with the Seahawks at the end of last season.

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly showing a desire to return to coaching. In late December it was announced Carroll was interested in the Bears’ top job, and he even recently completed an interview with Chicago. Now, there is another team inquiring about Carroll’s potential services.

The Chicago Bears are casting a wide net in their search for a new head coach. And according to ESPN, that includes a scheduled Thursday interview with 73-year-old Pete Carroll, the Super Bowl-winning ex-coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

Chicago requested to interview both Detroit Lions' coordinators, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. The Bears also put in a request to interview Dallas Cowboys' head coach Mike McCarthy, which Dallas reportedly shut down according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bears plan to interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their vacant head coach job Thursday, sources tell me and @JFowlerESPN

Pete Carroll is interested in the Bears' vacant coaching job and it seems like it's mutual. He would be an intriguing fit in Chicago.

Per Jeremy Fowler, former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll has spent Monday afternoon interviewing with the Raiders for their head coaching position. Carroll has already spoken with the Bears and Fowler adds he could be on the Cowboys’ radar as well.

It wasn't that long ago that Pete Carroll surprisingly stepped away from the Seattle Seahawks' sideline. In 14 seasons with the franchise, the 73-year-old head coach revived the organization with a 137-89-1 record and 10 playoff appearances — including back-to-back NFC Championships and Super Bowl