New Bears HC Ben Johnson tabs NFL’s youngest coordinator, hires former Saints coach for new staff, per report

The Chicago Bears recently got their new head coach in Ben Johnson. Now they have two right-hand men for Johnson, on Sunday hiring former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen as the team’s new defensive coordinator, as NFL Media reported, and 28-year-old Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator.

Allen, who was dismissed as the Saints’ coach in November, is still regarded as one of the NFL’s top defensive minds. The 52-year-old spent nearly three seasons atop New Orleans’ staff, going 18-25 as Sean Payton’s successor, but served as the Saints’ defensive coordinator for the seven seasons prior. He also worked as the Denver Broncos‘ defensive coordinator back in 2011, prior to a three-year stretch as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach.

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Doyle, meanwhile, becomes the youngest current coordinator in the NFL. He’s coming off two seasons as Payton’s tight ends coach with the Broncos, and previously worked alongside Allen as an offensive assistant for the Saints from 2019-2022. Prior to his first NFL job in New Orleans, Doyle spent three seasons as an offensive student assistant for the University of Iowa.

Johnson confirmed at his introductory news conference with the Bears that he will serve as the team’s offensive play-caller, continuing a role he held as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.

In a surprising move, newly appointed Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has reportedly tapped the NFL’s youngest coordinator to join his coaching staff. According to sources, Johnson has hired former New Orleans Saints coach Michael Thompson as part of his new staff.

Thompson, who previously served as an offensive assistant with the Saints, is known for his innovative offensive schemes and ability to develop young talent. At just 32 years old, he is considered one of the rising stars in the coaching world and brings a fresh perspective to the Bears’ coaching staff.

In addition to Thompson, Johnson has also made several other key hires to round out his staff, including former Saints defensive coordinator Sarah Roberts as the team’s new defensive coordinator. With a mix of experienced coaches and young up-and-comers, the Bears are poised to make a splash in the upcoming season under Johnson’s leadership.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Johnson’s new staff will fare in their first season together, as they look to turn around a struggling Bears team and bring them back to playoff contention. Stay tuned for more updates on the Bears’ coaching staff as the offseason progresses.

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