Edwards and Edmunds have been cornerstones for the Bears defense since arriving in Chicago, totaling over 100 tackles in each of their first two seasons with the team. With Allen moving them both around on defense, and bringing out more of their versatility, they both could be in line for increased production this season.

Coach Ben Johnson hired Allen to try to offset his own deficiencies. Johnson, 39, has never been a head coach at any level. Allen, 52, was the Raiders’ head coach from 2012 to 2014 and the Saints’ boss the last three seasons. He also has served as the defensive coordinator for the Broncos and Saints.