How Jeffery Simmons changes everything for the Bears — in ways both obvious and subtle

CHICAGO — Jeremy Garrett was in his office on Oct. 29, a Thursday morning, working on the game plan for an upcoming matchup with the Seattle Seahawks when he heard a knock on the door. Dennis Allen, his boss and the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, stood in the doorway. Allen had some good news for his defensive line coach. But that’s underselling it. This was the type of seismic trade ...