When it comes to a job well done coaching in the NFL this year, the Bears can look up at the top team in their division (and NFC): the Detroit Lions. Whether it be head coach Dan Campbell, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, or defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, the Lions have three premier coaches all doing a remarkable job this season.

By the time the Patriots reached out on Wednesday to add the Lions defensive coordinator to their search, Glenn had already heard from the five other teams with vacancies.

The Lions’ Sunday night win against the Vikings guaranteed them a bye in Round 1 of the playoffs — and clarified the Bears’ interview timeline.