Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen

Grading the Chicago Bears coaching staff Ben Johnson has assembled so far
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is steadily building his staff, adding new coaches by the day. Here’s our grade on his hires so far.
Chicago Bears set to pair Dennis Allen with former Saints defensive line coach
The Chicago Bears are set to add a former New Orleans Saints defensive line coach to the staff on Dennis Allen’s side of the ball:
Dennis Allen vows to attack on defense — and support Bears head coach Ben Johnson
The reason: he was Johnson once. Allen, the Bears ’ new defensive coordinator, was a 39-year-old first-time head coach when the Raiders started their 2012 regular season. Johnson will be 39 when the Bears play their first game with him as their head coach.
The advantage Ben Johnson has with Bears that Matt Eberflus lacked
Dennis Allen caps off a stronger support system for the new Bears head coach than former head coach Matt Eberflus ever had with the team.
How the Bears’ new coordinators plan to work with Ben Johnson: 5 takeaways
“Just facing the offense, the creativity of the offense, the way that he’s able to utilize all of his assets and get them in the best position to have success, I was always really intrigued with how he was able to do that,” Allen said.
What is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson inheriting on offense? A breakdown of the best — and worst — of 2024.
As Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson builds his staff and evaluates the roster, we look at positives, issues and questions with the current state of the offense.
Bears set to add ex-Jaguars OC to Ben Johnson's staff
Ben Johnson went out and got another experienced veteran coach to add to his staff with the Bears next season.
Ben Johnson and the Bears: 5 lingering questions about the hire and what’s next
Johnson has passed several tests already, but there are still questions about how it will all work out for the Bears' new coach.
Will New Bears’ OC Declan Doyle Prove To Be Ben Johnson, 2.0?
Between them, Ben Johnson and Declan Doyle aren't as old as Pete Carroll. But Johnson identified the 28-year-old Doyle as the guy he wants supervising the Bears' offense.
Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team
The coordinators hired by Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson enter their new jobs with vastly different amounts of coaching experience. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has had two stints as an NFL head coach while new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is the youngest coordinator in the league.
Bears 7-round 2025 mock draft: Chicago loads up on offense for Ben Johnson
Johnson is a home-run hire for the Bears, but general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster, between ...
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Hightower thrilled to remain with Bears, work with Johnson
When he spoke to Ben Johnson about the possibility of being retained as special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower couldn’t have been more impressed with the new Bears coach.
Declan Doyle reveals plan to support Ben Johnson as Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
The Chicago Bears shocked fans by hiring 28-year-old Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator, and now we know exactly how he'll work with Ben Johnson.
Bears interviewing Ohio State assistant coach
The Chicago Bears will attempt to create a championship contender under new head coach Ben Johnson. They’re now talking to a ...