Bears buzz at the Senior Bowl: Praise for Ben Johnson, scouting reports on Doyle, Allen
New York TimesMOBILE, Ala. — “The draft starts in Mobile” is the Senior Bowl tagline, and as the Chicago Bears enter the pre-draft process, their situation is less pressure-packed than their counterparts atop the draft. Positive reviews for Johnson “You’re not going to hear a bad thing about him,” one league source said about the Bears’ new head coach. “He’s been preparing as if he’s an offensive coordinator from the very beginning,” said Upshaw, who coached the National team running backs at the Senior Bowl. “He’s a genius when it comes to defensive philosophy.” Gristick coached linebackers at the Senior Bowl and had a suggestion for Bears linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards as they prepare for their new scheme. GO DEEPER Ben Johnson ready to build Bears offense around Caleb Williams: 'He is a phenomenal talent' The Australian punter pipeline Two years ago, a few Australian college punters got together for a “big ball contest.” Alabama’s James Burnip let one fly and thought, “I definitely have everyone covered here.” Then came Tory Taylor.
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