After the Bears disappointed in 2024, new HC Ben Johnson has eyes on David Shaw and Dennis Allen as their next OC and DC.

The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.

The Bears will have to go through a full and fair interview process for the job, but Allen is the frontrunner as Johnson begins building his staff.

The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.

ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson:

Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.

The Bears are not retaining nicklebacks coach David Overstreet, running backs coach Chad Morton or cornerbacks coach Jon Hoke, according to multiple reports. Hoke helped make Jaylon Johnson an NFL All-Pro cornerback; Overstreet helped develop Kyler Gordon into a standout nickelback.

Caleb Williams, as well as the NFC North, can expect a shift from recent results with Johnson now running the show in Chicago

Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.