The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs noted that Arizona Cardinals passing game specialist Connor Senger could be a name to watch for the Bears’ open passing game coordinator role. This comes after the Bears hired Press Taylor as offensive coordinator. Biggs added that Senger interviewed for the OC job before it went to Taylor. The idea is that Senger could still land in Chicago in a different role, with Brian Lawing potentially sliding into an offensive assistant spot. Nothing is finalized. This is very much a wait and see situation that may not be resolved until closer to the scouting combine.
“Maybe he would be a candidate to become the passing game coordinator. Don’t discount that possibility”
There is no confirmation the Bears have made a final decision on the rest of the offensive staff. What exists right now is interest, past interaction, and a logical fit based on how this staff is coming together.
Senger is a younger offensive coach who has built a strong reputation working with quarterbacks and passing concepts. In Arizona, he has been closely involved in game planning, route design, and weekly adjustments. Around the league, he is viewed as a rising coach who understands modern passing structure and how to tailor it to player strengths. That background matters given where the Bears offense has been and where it is trying to go.
Why This Makes Sense for the Bears
The Bears’ scoring offense over the last five seasons tells the story clearly. In 2021, the team averaged 18.3 points per game. In 2022, that number climbed slightly to 19.2. In 2023, it reached 21.2. In 2024, it dropped back to 18.2. Then in 2025, it jumped to 25.7 points per game. That jump is not random. That is the Ben Johnson effect.
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Ben Johnson’s system has changed how defenses have to play the Bears. It has improved spacing, sequencing, and red zone efficiency. Any young offensive coach would want to be part of that environment. Learning under Johnson while working alongside Press Taylor is a clear path to future opportunity and future money.
From the Bears’ point of view, adding Senger would be about depth and continuity. Passing game coordinator is not a headline role, but it is an important one. It helps protect the offense from stagnation and keeps fresh ideas flowing. It also gives the staff a built in succession option if other coaches are hired away down the road.
If the Bears can pull Senger into this staff, they should do it. The offense finally has momentum. This is how you sustain it. You surround your core with coaches who are hungry, current, and aligned with the system. That does not guarantee success, but it gives the Bears their best chance to keep moving forward.
What I Am Hearing
What I am hearing right now is that there is no rush to fill this role. The Bears are being patient. Ben Johnson is comfortable taking his time and making sure the fit is right rather than forcing a hire just to fill a title.
That patience lines up with how this offseason has unfolded so far. The Bears believe they finally have an offensive foundation that works. There is no urgency to disrupt that by making a quick decision that does not fully align with the vision.
That said, Connor Senger remains a name worth watching. If the Bears can swing it, he would be a strong addition to this staff. His background in the passing game and his exposure to modern offensive structure fit where this offense is headed. He would also benefit from learning under Johnson in a system that is clearly producing results.
Nothing is imminent. But if Senger ends up in Chicago, it would make sense on both sides.
