With Chris Morgan out, new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson would have to fill the all-important offensive line coach position. After this group allowed 67 sacks in 2024, there is no underselling how important of a hire this is. While nothing is set in stone yet, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune recently revealed the name that could secure the job within the next couple of days. His name is Dan Roushar. The 64-year-old has been coaching various offensive positions in college and the NFL dating back to 1986.
Over that time, he has developed a notable list of future studs.
- Doug Free
- Andrus Peat
- Terron Armstead
- Larry Warford
- Ryan Ramczyk
- Erik McCoy
- Cesar Ruiz
Roushar is undoubtedly one of the best in the business at what he does. He would bring a ton of experience to the staff where it is needed the most. Johnson likely connected with him via Dan Campbell. The two worked together in New Orleans. Sean Payton always has a good eye for line coaches. If the Bears can lure him back to the pros, that is a critical move to shore up their most problematic area.
Ben Johnson is giving his young lineman a chance to grow.
Roushar is a master at getting the most out of his players. During his time in New Orleans, no fewer than five players would make at least one Pro Bowl under his watch. The Bears have high hopes for young guys like Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones. There is no telling what they could become under his guidance. The same is true of 3rd round pick Kiran Amegadjie, who had a rocky season as a rookie. If those guys have something to offer, Roushar will be the one to find it.
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He’ll also be able to identify talent in the upcoming draft. Remember, Roushar has worked extensively in college football for decades. He knows how to tell the difference between guys who can play on Sundays and those who will be working as insurance salesmen. Ben Johnson deserves so much credit if he closes this deal. He’s already added two excellent assistants, Antwaan Randle El and Al Harris. Bringing in Roushar would give this staff a level of credibility it hasn’t had in years.
@Dr. Melhus…. yes i agree about coaching but a 3 year strip down is not suppose to happen. Reason why? The talent level sucks. Each year there were both top oline and dlineman that really really could of help, especially last year. Think..we sign Walker as a DE…could and should of had Greenard as a DE. Whos better? Lots more examples of that every year. Poles went cheap…got cheap results.
@Unluckyirishman76: While I’m not averse to spending some FA money, the Bears didn’t have top 10 draft picks 3 years running because of not spending FA money, they had those picks because of a strip down rebuild and bad coaching. That said, with something like $70 mil in cap space for next season, the Bears could make a big splash on the OL with Smith, or they could spread it out a bit with more good players. However, a team can only put 11 players on the field at a time, so a few great ones and a few average… Read more »
Whoever they hire is going to be an improvement over Morgan. Ever since Sean Peyton left N.O. they have been chasing their tails. I still for the life of me don’t know how a team that always starts 100 million over the salary cap can even field a team.
Let’s get it done!!!
@David….while what you are saying is not untrue, no more “upside” players. Thats how the Bears and Poles got us in this mess to begin with. I want the real deals this year. The guys that are proven studs already. No more projects and hopes that they found something. They are gonna have to spend this year. Being cheap gets you a top 10 pick 3 years in a row. Spend the money then hope you find a diamond in the rough draft so you could then release the high price players 2-3 years into the contract if you hit… Read more »