The Bear’s Den, February 4, 2025

Bears offensive coaching staff complete as Super Bowl nears

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Saquon Barkley admits he almost signed with the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency – SI – The Chicago Bears were closer to signing running back Saquon Barkley in 2024 free agency than you think.

ESPN analyst offers bold trade idea for Chicago Bears to acquire Myles Garrett – SI – Browns superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett informed Cleveland that he wants to be traded, and one ESPN analyst thinks the Chicago Bears should offer this bold trade.

Allen drawn to Bears in part by Johnson’s creative mind – 670 – New Bears head coach Ben Johnson was drawn to hire new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen in large part because of the respect he has for Allen’s defensive schemes. That respect is mutual.

Bears set to hire Dan Roushar as new offensive line coach – 670
– The Bears are expected to hire Dan Roushar as their new offensive line coach, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday morning. Roushar, 64, spent the last two seasons as Tulane’s offensive line coach.

Some contract clarity for Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson – Windy City Gridiron – ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports that general manager Ryan Poles will have his contract extended to match head coach Ben Johnson’s five-year deal.

Dan Roushar: Chicago Bears to hire Tulane offensive line coach – Chicago Tribune – The Chicago Bears are expected to hire Dan Roushar as offensive line coach — a critical role as new coach Ben Johnson works toward finalizing his staff.

Trade target emerges for Bears as superstar DE Myles Garrett asks Browns to deal him – Chicago Sun-Times – One of the elite pass rushers of his era might be available, but it’ll be costly. Ken’s Note: Nonsense.

Seahawks to hire former Bears QBs coach Andrew Janocko to same position: report – Chicago Sun-Times – Janocko was the Bears’ position coach for Justin Fields in 2022 and ‘23 under former offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.

Bears finalize offensive coaching staff by adding O-line coach Dan Roushar: source – Chicago Sun-Times – Roushar was at Tulane the last two seasons and spent a decade with the Saints before that.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: Bears being ‘thoughtful’ in search for stadium site – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears have owned 326 acres in Arlington Heights for almost two years.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Jared Goff: Ben Johnson made a ton of difference in my career, I’ll always be a fan of his – NBC Sports – Lions quarterback Jared Goff will have to get used to a new offensive coordinator in 2025 after Ben Johnson departed Detroit to become Chicago’s head coach.

Packers president Mark Murphy “not a fan” of the QB push play, would like it banned – NBC Sports – Eagles opponents can’t stop the quarterback push play, and the NFL hasn’t made a strong attempt to ban it.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Fred Warner: We can get back to being dominant with Robert Saleh – NBC Sports – Part of the 49ers‘ plan to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season is the return of Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator.

Myles Garrett requests trade from Browns – NBC Sports – After G.M. Andrew Berry reiterated that Cleveland has no interest in trading Garrett last week, the star edge rusher has made public his desire to play elsewhere.

Jalen Hurts: I don’t call it the tush push, I just call it the quarterback sneak – NBC Sports – The player who gets the ball on the tush push doesn’t like that term.

Jalen Hurts: I don’t call it the tush push, I just call it the quarterback sneak – NBC Sports – The player who gets the ball on the tush push doesn’t like that term.

Roger Goodell: Officials favoring Chiefs a “ridiculous theory” – NBC Sports – Goodell called the league’s officials “outstanding” at his Super Bowl press conference.

Roger Goodell: We will continue diversity efforts because they “make the NFL better” – NBC Sports – The federal government’s push to end DEI programs has led a number of American companies to take similar positions, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday that the league has no intention to follow suit.

Roger Goodell: There’s a lot of work to be done before NFL can play 18 regular-season games – NBC Sports – A report earlier Monday indicated NFL owners want to expand its regular season to 18 games within the next “2-3 years.”

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Some contract clarity for Chicago Bears’ Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson – Windy City Gridiron – ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports that general manager Ryan Poles will have his contract extended to match head coach Ben Johnson’s five-year deal.

Chicago Question of the Day: Should the Bears trade for Myles Garrett? – Windy City Gridiron – Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns. Should the Bears take another big swing at DE?

Report: Chicago Bears Hire Dan Roushar as Offensive Line Coach – Windy City Gridiron – The veteran OL coach had previous ties to newly hired OC Declan Doyle during their time together in New Orleans.

2025 Bears mock offseason: The Ben Johnson experience – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his latest Bears mock offseason after they hired Ben Johnson as head coach.

Top 10 Greater Expectations – #10 – DJ Moore – Windy City Gridiron – In this series, we will look at which Chicago Bears players need to step up their play to match their pay in 2025.

What will Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle, and Al Harris bring to the Chicago Bears? – Windy City Gridiron – Taylor Doll got the inside scoop of what three Bears assistant coaches will bring to Ben Johnson’s coaching staff.

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