Bears Coaching Staff Continues to Shakeup as Ben Johnson Looks to Replace Departing Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle.
The Chicago Bears are already making significant changes in their coaching staff this offseason, and now they've lost another key member. After hiring Ravens' offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as the new head coach, the Bears are seeking a replacement for his position. This move marks an unexpected shift, given that the team's head coach Ben Johnson crafted the offense and serves as the play caller.
Johnson has good in-house options to replace Doyle, including quarterback coach J.T. Barrett and passing-game coordinator Press Taylor. Both coaches have extensive experience under Johnson and could potentially fill the gap left by Doyle's departure.
Doyle, 29, was regarded as a rising star among offensive coaches before being poached by the Ravens. He had never served as a play-caller prior to joining the Bears last season. His move creates an opportunity for him to coach quarterback Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, a player who could greatly benefit from Doyle's expertise.
This latest development comes on the heels of running backs coach Eric Bieniemy and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham departing the team over the past two weeks. It's clear that Johnson is making significant changes in his coaching staff, with implications for the team's overall success this season.
Despite these departures, Johnson remains confident about the future of his coaching staff. "I see future head coaches on this staff; I see future coordinators," he said last week. This attitude suggests that Johnson is open to letting his assistants continue their careers elsewhere, rather than holding onto them due to sentimental value.
The Bears' coaching situation will undoubtedly be closely watched as the NFL offseason continues to unfold. With Doyle gone and several other departures on the horizon, it's unclear what the team's next moves will be.
The Chicago Bears are already making significant changes in their coaching staff this offseason, and now they've lost another key member. After hiring Ravens' offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as the new head coach, the Bears are seeking a replacement for his position. This move marks an unexpected shift, given that the team's head coach Ben Johnson crafted the offense and serves as the play caller.
Johnson has good in-house options to replace Doyle, including quarterback coach J.T. Barrett and passing-game coordinator Press Taylor. Both coaches have extensive experience under Johnson and could potentially fill the gap left by Doyle's departure.
Doyle, 29, was regarded as a rising star among offensive coaches before being poached by the Ravens. He had never served as a play-caller prior to joining the Bears last season. His move creates an opportunity for him to coach quarterback Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, a player who could greatly benefit from Doyle's expertise.
This latest development comes on the heels of running backs coach Eric Bieniemy and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham departing the team over the past two weeks. It's clear that Johnson is making significant changes in his coaching staff, with implications for the team's overall success this season.
Despite these departures, Johnson remains confident about the future of his coaching staff. "I see future head coaches on this staff; I see future coordinators," he said last week. This attitude suggests that Johnson is open to letting his assistants continue their careers elsewhere, rather than holding onto them due to sentimental value.
The Bears' coaching situation will undoubtedly be closely watched as the NFL offseason continues to unfold. With Doyle gone and several other departures on the horizon, it's unclear what the team's next moves will be.
. Now they're getting Declan Doyle, sounds like a nice upgrade. But you know what? The Bears are already making some big changes, it feels like they're starting from scratch 
. Ben Johnson's got some good young guns to replace Doyle, J.T. Barrett and Press Taylor could be the answer. Can't help but think of Steve McNair and the Titans' offense back in the early 2000s 
. That was some magic on the field...
... I'm like totally confused about this whole thing! 
And he's got J.T. Barrett & Press Taylor in mind to fill Doyle's shoes? That makes sense, but what about the others who left? 
And what does Lamar Jackson think about being coached by his old teammate? 
Is Doyle gonna bring him along or is it all Baltimore now? 
! i mean declan doyle was supposed to be his right hand man but ben got cold feet 
and now we're stuck with no clue who's gonna replace him. i'm low-key teaming for j t barrett tho he's got the skills 
! what's next for this coaching staff??
like j.t. barrett is gonna be the savior or something? 
might wanna take a closer look at the players themselves instead of just shuffling staff 
. I mean, Declan Doyle was a great coach, but if he's leaving, it's gotta be for a bigger opportunity with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore... that's some serious QB expertise right there 
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! Stay tuned, folks! 
, making some tough decisions to shake things up around here. I'm not surprised to see Declan Doyle go, though - if he was gonna get a chance to prove himself as a top OC, he should've stuck with the Bears 
. Now that he's off to Baltimore, I wonder if the Ravens are trying to send a message to Lamar Jackson about what it takes to succeed at this level 
ben johnson is trying to build a new offense but losing key people makes me wonder if he's being too aggressive in his shakeup... maybe its time for some stability? 
and from what i've seen, j.t. barrett and press taylor are great candidates to fill that spot - they know johnson's system inside out 
maybe ben johnson is just playing a long game here?