The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is already busy building his staff. There have been several reports indicating the Bears are zeroing in on Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and are eyeing Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator (follow along with our rumors tracker).

The shocking loss suffered by the Detroit Lions in the divisional playoffs to the Washington Commanders was an answer to the needs of the Chicago Bears.

We’re going to stay true to who we are, and if you’re somebody that doesn’t feel comfortable with that, then no, I don’t -- this isn’t the job for you.”