The hope was that Warren would change the dysfunctional way they do business at Halas Hall. But Monday's press conference — with the familiar chorus of failure being an opportunity for success — didn't elicit confidence the process under Warren will lead to success.

The Bears are on their way to a fourth-straight losing season and they haven't won a playoff game since the 2010 season, but team president Kevin Warren isn't expecting to have a hard time finding people who want to coach the team.

Ryan Poles will remain as general manager and will be the point person in the team's search for a new head coach.