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Bears Asst. GM Ian Cunningham Worth Watching For Jaguars’ GM Job

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Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that the Jaguars are expected to take their time in hiring their next general manager. However, Jones says that Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham is someone to keep an eye on for the job. Jacksonville just officially hired Liam Coen as their next head coach and he is expected to have a say in who they hire as general manager. In order to … [Read more...] about Bears Asst. GM Ian Cunningham Worth Watching For Jaguars’ GM Job

Bears Hiring Dennis Allen As Defensive Coordinator

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Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears are hiring former Saints HC Dennis Allen as their new defensive coordinator under Ben Johnson.  Prior reports had said that Allen was a serious candidate to watch for the job and it looks like they were able to strike a deal.  The Bears also interviewed Vikings DBs Coach Daronte and Rams assistant HC Aubrey Pleasant for the … [Read more...] about Bears Hiring Dennis Allen As Defensive Coordinator

Bears Hiring Broncos TEs Coach Declan Doyle As Offensive Coordinator

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Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears are hiring Broncos TE coach Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator under HC Ben Johnson.  Doyle has been an NFL coach for six seasons, spending his first four years with the Saints as an offensive assistant. He has been with the Broncos for the last two seasons as their TE coach. Woolfork, 35, began his career … [Read more...] about Bears Hiring Broncos TEs Coach Declan Doyle As Offensive Coordinator

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Ennis Rakestraw, Bears, Lions, Packers

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Bears New Bears HC Ben Johnson took an interesting shot at Packers HC Matt LaFleur during his introductory conference. “I know this is the toughest division of football right now,” Johnson said, via PFT. “There’s three teams that made the playoffs this year. I’ve got tremendous amount of respect for the coaches and the players in this league having competed against them for the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Ennis Rakestraw, Bears, Lions, Packers