There will reportedly be a notable name on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff in his first year at the helm. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

The Chicago Bears hired Dennis Allen to serve as Ben Johnson's defensive coordinator in a move that brings instant credibility to the coaching staff. Here's our grade for the move.

The Bears are hiring former Saints coach Dennis Allen as their next defensive coordinator, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Allen is the first coordinator to be hired by new Bears coach Ben Johnson.