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Ben Johnson Reaching Out to Dennis Allen Further Angers Lions Fans
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson reached out to former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen late in the 2024 season to inquire if the veteran coach would be willing to work with a first time NFL head coach.
Bears' Dennis Allen reveals when Ben Johnson first asked him about being his DC
After Ben Johnson hired former Saints HC Dennis Allen as the Bears' defensive coordinator, the new DC explained how Chicago recruited him.
What to expect from a Chicago Bears defense under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen
In his introduction on Thursday, Dennis Allen was asked about what his style of defense would look like. The word “aggressive” came up multiple times as part of what to expect under the new DC.
Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen’s comments are going to make Lions fans mad
Detroit Lions fans are taking the break up with new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson badly. Lions fans didn’t like their NFC North division rival poaching their offensive coordinator after the team made two playoff appearances in a row.
Bears zeroing in on Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator
The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.
Bears hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle as coordinators under new coach Ben Johnson
The Bears are bringing in former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator. Chicago has also hired Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle to serve as the offensive coordinator and is retaining special teams coordinator Richard Hightower.
Former Saints HC Dennis Allen expected to get hired as Bears DC
The Chicago Tribune reports former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is expected to become the Bears’ new defensive coordinator:
Dennis Allen Reveals When Ben Johnson Asked Him to Be His Defensive Coordinator
Dennis Allen—who was introduced as Chicago's next defensive coordinator at a press conference on Thursday—revealed that Johnson reached out to him during the season to see if
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Dennis Allen credits new job to 'a product of the same connections'
Ben Johnson began recruiting Dennis Allen late last year. Their shared connections to Aaron Glenn and Dan Campbell may have ...
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Why Lions Playoff Exit Won't Impact Aaron Glenn's Coaching Candidacy
Most coaches and players will quote a 'next man up' mentality when asked about injuries, adding that it's a part of the game.
Dan Campbell’s staff needs two coordinators. Who could get the Lions’ jobs?
It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own ...
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5 questions facing Detroit Lions as offseason unexpectedly begins
The Lions are heading into the offseason sooner than they or most anyone expected. We’ll kick-start the process by evaluating ...
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NFL rumors: Former Saints HC Dennis Allen expected to sign with NFC franchise
Ben Johnson is reportedly close to signing Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator. The Chicago Bears coaching staff could start to take shape as a recent report suggests he's working to fill out ...
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Dennis Allen plans to bring the Bears an 'aggressive, attacking style of defense' as a key presence alongside Ben Johnson
New Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants to bring an “aggressive, attacking” scheme to Chicago as he oversees a ...