The Chicago Bears have made an offensive coordinator hire, turning to an internal promotion for passing game coordinator Press Taylor.
The Chicago Bears have made their offensive coordinator hire, replacing Declan Doyle with an internal option by promoting Press Taylor.
Taylor was previously the team’s passing game coordinator. Before joining the Bears organization, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022–2024.
In 2022 and 2023, the Jaguars had a top-10 passing offense in the NFL behind quarterback Trevor Lawrence. A disastrous 2024 season for the entire Jacksonville organization led to the firing of Doug Pederson, which in turn brought Taylor to Chicago as part of Ben Johnson’s staff.
I don’t have any issues with Johnson making an internal hire here. One of the things I’m really looking forward to about the 2026 season is the continuity.
Caleb Williams is going to get another year in the same offensive system. A vast majority of the coaching staff is returning, including defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and most of his assistants.
While nobody wanted to lose Declan Doyle, the Bears will still have stability with Johnson continuing to call the plays. And perhaps it’s for the best that the new offensive coordinator is someone who already has familiarity with the offensive system, the quarterback in Caleb Williams, and the Chicago Bears’ culture.
I also like the fact that Taylor comes with offensive coordinator experience. He knows what the job entails. And considering he has a brother — Bengals head coach Zac Taylor — who has coached in a Super Bowl, his bloodline gives him a clear understanding of what success looks like at the highest level.
After all the success the Bears enjoyed in 2025, some of the decisions Johnson makes need to be filtered through one simple question: how do you avoid rocking the boat?
There’s also something to be said about trust. Johnson knows exactly what Taylor brings to the table, how he communicates, and how he fits within the broader offensive vision. That matters, especially when you’re trying to build something sustainable rather than constantly resetting as your coaches get poached.
The Bears aren’t in a position where they need to overhaul — they just need to refine. Promoting from within sends a message that good work is rewarded, and that the standard has been set internally.
The best thing for Caleb Williams is to keep surrounding him with experienced coaches and players who operate within a system he already knows.
That’s how you take the Bears offense to the next level. And that’s how you make sure the well never runs dry when it comes to future coaching hires or promotions.
Sometimes, the internal option is the right option.