It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
The former Cowboys fullback also discussed a ‘very challenging’ aspect Schottenheimer will face as a first-time head coach.
Dallas has also hired Nick Sorenson to serve as special teams coordinator under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Now, a new defensive coordinator will enter the mix for the third season in a row, with the Cowboys hiring Matt Eberflus on Monday. And the Cowboys are confident that Parsons will continue to be a dominant force under his new playcaller.
The Bears hired Johnson, 38, after three seasons as offensive coordinator for the Lions. In his first season, he helped them jump from 25th to fifth in scoring, then they finished fifth last season and led the NFL with 33.2 points per game this season.
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson took a dig at Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur during his introductory conference.
Ben Johnson has been busy assembling his coaching staff over the past week. The new Bears head coach is ushering in a new era at Halas Hall. With it, he’s bringing along his own people. The Bears
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.
Super Bowl LIX is officially set and what a surprise, the Kansas City Chiefs are playing in it. KC has an opportunity to achieve a three-peat of Super Bowl victories, which means that they already stand alone in NFL history (obviously they want to go the final step).
Kingsbury turned down a head coaching interview from the Saints to remain as Washington’s offensive coordinator. Plus, notes on hirings around the NFL.
After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears embarked on a wide-ranging search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.
Former Raiders and Saints head coach Dennis Allen will be the Bears’ defensive coordinator, while Declan Doyle will serve as offensive coordinator, sources said Sunday night. Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower will return in the same role.