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Johnny Roland

Postion: Running Backs Coach

Joining the Bears in 1983, Roland has directed a ground attack that has paced the NFL in each of his two years in Chicago…Roland has utilized the talents of fullbacks Matt Suhey and Calvin Thomas to complement all-pro Walter Payton…A fourth-round draft choice of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1965, Roland’s playing career included trips to the Pro-Bowl in both 1967 and 1968…He finished his career with 3,750 yards on 1,015 carries and 28 TDs; 153 receptions, 1,430 yards and 6 TDs.