After the Bears disappointed in 2024, new HC Ben Johnson has eyes on David Shaw and Dennis Allen as their next OC and DC.
The Chicago Bears are set to hire Ben Johnson as head coach, and former Saints coach Dennis Allen will likely to be the new DC.
The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.
The Bears are not retaining nicklebacks coach David Overstreet, running backs coach Chad Morton or cornerbacks coach Jon Hoke, according to multiple reports. Hoke helped make Jaylon Johnson an NFL All-Pro cornerback; Overstreet helped develop Kyler Gordon into a standout nickelback.
Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.
The Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to make Ben ... According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is the leading candidate to join Johnson's staff ...
Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.
New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wrapped up the opening statement of his introductory news conference Wednesday at Halas Hall with a declaration. “Our mission, starting this spring, is to win and to win now,
According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Allen could be joining the staff of new Bears head coach Ben Johnson in the Windy City. Ben Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching staff. The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints HC Dennis Allen, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/iJCbMLJSLe
What drew Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears? And who does he plan to hire on his coaching staff? Looking at some questions for the prospective new Bears coach.