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

Denver still hasn't filled its special teams coordinator role after moving on from Ben Kotwica after its wild-card loss in Buffalo.

The Chicago Bears are hiring former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen as their next defensive coordinator and former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator, NF

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Bears new head coach Ben Johnson is starting to fill key positions on his staff, hiring ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Johnson has also landed on Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as his offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

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.

CHICAGO (CBS Sports) -- The Chicago Bears recently got their new head coach in Ben Johnson. Now they have two right-hand men for Johnson, on Sunday hiring former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen as the team's new defensive coordinator, as NFL Media reported, and 28-year-old Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator.

Less than one week after being hired as the 19th head coach in Chicago Bears history, Ben Johnson has chosen his three coordinators.

Former Raiders and Saints head coach Dennis Allen will be the Bears’ defensive coordinator, while Declan Doyle will serve as offensive coordinator, sources said Sunday night. Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower will return in the same role.

According to multiple reports, they will hire Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Those reports also indicate that the team will retain special teams coordinator Richard Hightower.

It’s been a good week at Halas Hall – something of a rarity this football season. After the dust settled on Zoom call after Zoom call, the Bears haven’t heard the usual cat calls from the fan