"The Chicago Bears announced Tuesday that Press Taylor has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator, while Eric Studesville has been hired as Running Backs Coach. The team also confirmed the additions of Will Lawing as Offensive Analyst and Isaiah Ford as Offensive Quality Control Coach, formalizing a series of previously reported moves as Ben Johnson continues shaping his Year 2 staff."
"That kind of production doesn't happen by accident. Johnson calls the plays, but Taylor's fingerprints were on the structure, sequencing, and weekly preparation of the passing game. Elevating him keeps continuity intact around Williams at a critical stage in his development. If 2025 was about growth, 2026 is about efficiency and consistency, and this move signals the Bears believe the current brain trust is the right one."
"A 29-year NFL coaching veteran, Studesville returns to Chicago after spending the past eight seasons in Miami, including the last four as Associate Head Coach/Running Backs Coach. During that span, he oversaw Raheem Mostert's 1,000-yard campaign in 2023 and De'Von Achane's breakout 1,350-yard season in 2025. His résumé also includes extended stops in Denver, Buffalo, and New York, and he originally entered the league with the Bears in the late 1990s."
The Chicago Bears promoted Press Taylor from Pass Game Coordinator to Offensive Coordinator to preserve continuity around quarterback Caleb Williams after a franchise-record 3,942 passing yards in 2025. Taylor influenced structure, sequencing, and weekly preparation of the passing game while Ben Johnson retained play-calling duties. The team views 2026 as a year for efficiency and consistency. The Bears also hired Eric Studesville, a 29-year NFL veteran with recent Miami experience and proven running-back development. Additional staff additions include Will Lawing as Offensive Analyst and Isaiah Ford as Offensive Quality Control Coach.
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