The Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson.

Here are five things to know about Allen, the Bears' new defensive coordinator:

The Bears have talent covered at many defensive positions for coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme but may need to add at a position where bargain free agents exis

The Chicago Tribune reports former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is expected to become the Bears’ new defensive coordinator:

The Bears are hiring Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator. Here's how the NFL world reacted to the news.

The Chicago Bears have found their new coordinators under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

The Bears made the hires of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle official Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears are hiring Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, under new head coach Ben Johnson.

The Denver Broncos lost another assistant to a coordinator job, showcasing how much the NFL covets Sean Payton's staff.

Ben Johnson went out and got another experienced veteran coach to add to his staff with the Bears next season.

Ben Johnson's comments and his hiring of Dennis Allen point to one place the Bears could finally decide to get serious about fixing in the draft or free agency.