Bears interview Bo Hardegree for offensive coordinator

The Chicago Bears introduced Ben Johnson as their new head coach this week, and he's now hard at work at assembling his coaching staff, which includes some guys with connections to Johnson.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bears have interviewed Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for their offensive coordinator position.

Hardegree worked with Johnson during their time with the Miami Dolphins, where Hardegree served as quarterbacks coach from 2016-18. He brings experience to the table developing quarterbacks, including working with young signal callers which could be beneficial for Caleb Williams.

Hardegree got his NFL coaching start with the Denver Broncos as offensive quality control coach (2014) and even spent a year with the Bears as an offensive assistant (2015). After serving as Dolphins quarterbacks coach, he was an offensive assistant with the New York Jets (2019-20) and New England Patriots (2021). Hardegree then joined the Las Vegas Raiders as quarterbacks coach (2022-23) and even served as interim offensive coordinator in 2023 before jining the Titans as quarterbacks coach last season.

During his introductory press conference, Johnson explained exactly what he's looking for in his offensive coordinator.

“It's going to be critical for me to find somebody that can organize and structure and set the table particularly early in the week. I've been around a number of guys that have called plays in the past, and I've seen the potential pitfalls that could arise as you're coaching the entire football team and you can't get to watching as much tape early in the week as you possibly could. The offensive coordinator position is going to have to be somebody that not only I trust, but will be extremely detail oriented, organized and structured to set the table. Also willing to work late nights."

Here's a look at Johnson's coaching staff so far (unofficial): Quarterbacks coach: J.T. Barrett; wide receivers coach: Antwaan Randle El; defensive passing game coordinator: Al Harris.

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears interview Bo Hardegree for offensive coordinator