# 5 things we learned from Bears coordinators

- Status: news
- Source: Chicago Bears
- Published: 2026-09-10T19:24:23.000Z
- Original: https://chicagobears.com/news/5-things-we-learned-from-bears-coordinators-week-1-2026

## The Ditka

Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Press Taylor (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about center Garrett Bradbury’s smooth transition, how running backs D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai help each other succeed and more. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

## Why it matters

It is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.