The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.
The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.
The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.
According to Adam Schefter, former Saints HC Dennis Allen is the top candidate to join new Bears HC Ben Johnson as his defensive coordinator. There are
ESPN reports the Chicago Bears are trying to land New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi for their special teams coordinator opening:
The Chicago Bears entered the offseason in search of a new head coach to replace Matt Eberflus. They found their man Monday, finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson:
The Chicago Bears have named Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and their potential defensive coordinator choice could create an interesting
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
With Dennis Allen expected to be hired by the Bears, reports immediately followed that he could soon be joined by another Saints coach.
Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.
Ben Johnson is just one piece of the puzzle. He has to piece together his staff. Here's who Johnson's staff could have in Chicago.