Ben Johnson has done an impressive job building his coaching staff. At just 38 years old, he’s assembled a talented group that includes a balanced mix of experienced veterans, proven winners, and rising stars. On Sunday, he made two significant hires to round out his staff.
He brought in former Saints head coach and respected defensive guru Dennis Allen as the new defensive coordinator. Allen, a top target since Johnson’s hiring, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Chicago.
For the offensive coordinator role, Johnson opted for a younger approach, hiring former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle. At just 28 years old, Doyle is viewed as a rising offensive mind and now takes on a key leadership position in Chicago.
Ben Johnson has assembled a coaching staff full of experience and winners.
One of the new additions is OC Declan Doyle, who is 28 years old.
He was the tight ends coach in Denver and, surprisingly, doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page. Doyle also graduated from Iowa in 2018.… pic.twitter.com/PbwOxdrWWV
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Here’s an updated look at Ben Johnson’s coaching staff as of Sunday, January 26.
Coaching Staff Overview
- Head Coach: Ben Johnson
- Assistant Head Coach: Antwaan Randle El
- Offensive Coordinator: Declan Doyle
- Defensive Coordinator: Dennis Allen
Offensive Staff:
- Offensive Coordinator: Declan Doyle
- Passing Game Coordinator: TBD
- Running Game Coordinator: TBD
- Quarterbacks Coach: JT Barrett
- Running Backs Coach: TBD
- Wide Receivers Coach: Antwaan Randle El (dual role as Assistant Head Coach)
- Tight Ends Coach: Jim Dray (status TBD)
- Offensive Line Coach: TBD
Defensive Staff:
- Defensive Coordinator: Dennis Allen
- Defensive Line Coach: Travis Smith (status TBD)
- Linebackers Coach: Dave Borgonzi (status TBD)
- Defensive Backs Coach/Passing Game Coordinator: Al Harris
- Safeties Coach: TBD
Special Teams:
- Special Teams Coordinator: Richard Hightower (retained)
At the end of the day, a few positions remain to be filled, but Ben Johnson has secured the key roles for his staff, and word around the league is that he’s done an excellent job.
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