Former Cal linebacker Ron Rivera is one of a number of people ESPN listed on Wednesday as candidates for the Chicago Bears' vacant head coaching position. Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is the biggest name on the long list of possibilities,

The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears are expected to interview Ron Rivera for their open head coaching position, according to NFL sources. Rivera, 63, played nine seasons at linebacker for the Bears from 1984-92 and was a member of the famed defense that propelled the team to the Super Bowl XX title in the 1985 season.