No matter whom the Saints hire as the head coach to replace Dennis Allen — Mike McCarthy, Darren Rizzi, Anthony Weaver, Mike Kafka or a surprise — we won't know how good that person will be for a while.

The Chicago Bears are hiring former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under first-year HC Ben Johnson:

Saints GM Mickey Loomis said that the team wanted to get the best coach possible and that they weren't in a hurry. They've also had months to prepare for this ever since they were out of the playoff mix. The new head coach will also be able to make a decision on the coaching staff.

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Ben Johnson has found his top two coordinators. The new Chicago Bears coach hired both his offensive and defensive coordinators on Sunday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The team struck a deal with former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen to become their next defensive coordinator.