"After five days of little activity, the Bears general manager search is scheduled to heat up again Thursday when the team resumes interviewing candidates.

Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery and Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht are scheduled to interview at Halas Hall over the next two days, with Licht leading off.

The reason for the lull in the process is both men had other responsibilities this week with Senior Bowl practices being held in Mobile, Ala., and the Patriots preparing to face the Giants in the Super Bowl."