Ben Johnson continues to build his coaching staff, with the latest reported addition being Tulane offensive line coach Dan Roushar, who is expected to join the Bears in the same role, according to multiple reports. Roushar has been linked to Johnson's staff for weeks, and many consider this another excellent hire. But who is Dan Roushar, and what will he bring to the Bears? Let's take a closer look.
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1. Dan Roushar had a long tenure with the New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton, coaching running backs (2013), tight ends (2015), and the offensive line (2016-2020).
2. As the Saints offensive line coach from 2016-2020, he developed multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro players, including Larry Warford, Andrus Peat, Max Unger, Terron Armstead, and Ryan Ramczyk.
3. Roushar has extensive coaching experience, starting in the college ranks at Butler in 1986 before making a transition to the NFL.
4. His coaching ability is well-respected around the league, with his resume and player success speaking for themselves.
5. Many consider Roushar to be an exceptional teacher of the game which will be very useful as the Bears look to fortify their offensive line.
Chicago made a great hire.
Roushar will replace former offensive line coach Chris Morgan, whose tenure in Chicago yielded mixed results, leaving many Bears fans frustrated by the end. With Ben Johnson’s coaching staff nearly complete, Roushar brings a fresh voice and approach to the team.
