Episode Description
Bears Hire New RB Coach Eric Studesville! What does this move really say about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the direction of the Chicago Bears offense?
Pat The Designer is joined by former NFL fullback Jason McKie to break down the Bears’ decision to hire veteran running backs coach Eric Studesville and why this hire could be more important than it looks on the surface. The guys discuss Studesville’s long NFL résumé, his work with elite backs, and how his presence fits into Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy.
They dive into what this tells us about how much control and influence Ben Johnson has over the coaching staff, how the Bears plan to deploy their running game in 2026, and what this could mean for player development, scheme versatility, and locker-room leadership. Pat and McKie also talk about how this hire impacts the current RB room and the overall identity the Bears are trying to build on offense.
Is this a quiet but significant move? A signal that Ben Johnson is fully putting his stamp on the offense? Or just another smart veteran addition to steady a young team? The guys break it all down.
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Pat The Designer is joined by former NFL fullback Jason McKie to break down the Bears’ decision to hire veteran running backs coach Eric Studesville and why this hire could be more important than it looks on the surface. The guys discuss Studesville’s long NFL résumé, his work with elite backs, and how his presence fits into Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy.
They dive into what this tells us about how much control and influence Ben Johnson has over the coaching staff, how the Bears plan to deploy their running game in 2026, and what this could mean for player development, scheme versatility, and locker-room leadership. Pat and McKie also talk about how this hire impacts the current RB room and the overall identity the Bears are trying to build on offense.
Is this a quiet but significant move? A signal that Ben Johnson is fully putting his stamp on the offense? Or just another smart veteran addition to steady a young team? The guys break it all down.
🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, offseason debates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago!
Brought to you by Avondale Roofing & Underdog Fantasy
📱 Follow for more:
#ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #BearsNews #BenJohnson #EricStudesville #BearsCoaching #JasonMcKie #NFLTalk #BearsOffense #UnderdogFantasy
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