Many first-time head coaches prefer to have a former head coach on their staff to assist with the transition into their new role. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been able to turn to his defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, for advice.
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue's most recent article covered the new head coach and getting advice from the former head coach. Early in August, Johnson shared what Allen told him as part of the piece.
"Earlier this month, Johnson, the 39-year-old head coach of the Bears after three highly successful seasons as the Detroit Lions’ OC, said he has gotten advice during morning visits with Allen, who served as the Saints head coach from 2022-24 after seven years in New Orleans as defensive coordinator.