It’s Johnson

[msadows]

So Sheftner repeated Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching staff. Beside the possibility of Allen, I wonder who else that might include

Schefter has known this for a while clearly.

Guy tried to warn mcaffee but they said the bears suck

 

[CalebsJohnson18]

Will be interesting to see how much the offense falls next year. Highly doubt they keep up with 2024 performance

I can see them regressing on both sides, they're still talented but we'll see

 

[Nelly]

Lions fans on suicide watch

Not really. They knew that Johnson was leaving this year as he could have the year before but chose to give it one more run with the Lions in hopes of winning a superbowl. They've known Glenn is likely on the way out as well. It'd be different if you weren't expecting it.

 

[msadows]

Yesterday's Eddie George interview was a totally transparent move to be Rooney rule compliant so that they could hire BJ today. Thanks, Eddie 🫡

Eddie is smart. He got his name out there. I had no clue he was coaching and I’m sure the majority of other people didn’t either. He can and should leverage this to a better coaching gig in college

Who knows, maybe the bears and Ben take him as a rb coach or something

 

[CalebsJohnson18]

Not really. They knew that Johnson was leaving this year as he could have the year before but chose to give it one more run with the Lions in hopes of winning a superbowl. They've known Glenn is likely on the way out as well. It'd be different if you weren't expecting it.

Fair enough, I'm just rubbing it in cuz they said he wouldn't come to Chicago lol

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

Saying Dennis Allen for DC. Not my top choice, but I like it regardless

Curious who your top choice would have been? I feel like there weren’t a lot of great names out there. Could be totally wrong though. I liked Saleh and Allen.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

I can’t say I am real familiar with Allen as a DC but on paper at least I love it. Proven track record so BJ can focus on offense.

 

[msadows]

The entire draft should be OL/DL save one for a RB (would love Henderson but since he'll likely be gone I wouldn't mind Giddons)

The only rb I like in this draft is Henderson.

Stay away from scootybooty , and guy endorsed by Daniel is trash

 

[ruprecht]

Eddie is smart. He got his name out there. I had no clue he was coaching and I’m sure the majority of other people didn’t either. He can and should leverage this to a better coaching gig in college

Who knows, maybe the bears and Ben take him as a rb coach or something

Yep, and I have no doubt he will be a Head Coach in the NFL at some point. Too soon.

 

[MikeDitkaPolishSausage]

Schefter has known this for a while clearly.

Guy tried to warn mcaffee but they said the bears suck

I think he had a pretty good understanding what Johnson was thinking and where he preferred.

 

[Canth]

I can’t say I am real familiar with Allen as a DC but on paper at least I love it. Proven track record so BJ can focus on offense.

When you look at the resume, there was stretch there in New Orleans where they were pretty damn good on defense and hence why they made him the HC.

 

[oping00@gmail.com]

I read Johnson has Degrees in Math and Computer Science.
So at least we know he's book smart.

 

[Unannounced Fart]

Just some info on Allen:

 

[Canth]

Ben Johnson's info from Pro-Football-Reference:

 

[gallagher]

I can’t say I am real familiar with Allen as a DC but on paper at least I love it. Proven track record so BJ can focus on offense.

Just from playing NO a few times, I have the impression that they will blitz freely.

Other than that, he has longevity, going from DC with NO for several years before taking the promotion for three seasons. Marks in his favor all around.

What a day!

 

[RubberBanMan]

So why did the interview 70 people?

Because they are stupid just like all the bears fans (except me)

 

[DefNextYear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1881448364795216351

No they aren't.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

This is the beginning of “we won the off season” season…

The Bears can't even win that, normally.

Let everyone take a damn victory lap while the good vibes last.

 

[Zvbxrpl]

Schefter also floating Dennis Allen is the top candidate to become DC.

I like this pairing a lot. Love they're ditching Cover who for Cover 1 multi-front 4-2-5/3-4 hybrid, and like Fangio did for Akiem Hicks, ideally Allen does for Gervon and get him to the next level. Going to need a pass rusher and a 350 lb fatty NT.

Please start revamping the OL by firing Chris Morgan into the sun.

 

[Canth]

Schefter also floating Dennis Allen is the top candidate to become DC.

I like this pairing a lot. Love they're ditching Cover who for Cover 1 multi-front 4-2-5/3-4 hybrid, and like Fangio did for Akiem Hicks, ideally Allen does for Gervon and get him to the next level. Going to need a pass rusher and a 350 lb fatty NT.

Please start revamping the OL by firing Chris Morgan into the sun.

Getting Billings back healthy will be key. And yes, they need another pass rusher along with an entire new interior OL and competition at LT.