The Chicago Bears have made a significant addition to their coaching staff with the hiring of Chris Beatty as the team's new wide receivers coach. Beatty, who previously coached Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore during their time at Maryland, brings a familiar face and a fresh perspective to the team.

According to a source, the Bears have officially announced Beatty's appointment as the wide receivers coach. Beatty's coaching experience with Moore at Maryland (2016-2017) is seen as a positive factor in his selection. The connection between Beatty and Moore could prove invaluable in maximizing the potential of the Bears' wide receiver corps.

The hiring of Beatty comes after the Bears underwent an overhaul of their offensive coaching staff, which included parting ways with Tyke Tolbert, the previous wide receivers coach. The team made the decision to make changes in their coaching staff early in January, with the dismissal of Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator as the headline move.

While a wide receivers coach may not be considered a game-changing hiring, it is widely acknowledged that the Bears' wide receivers have underperformed in recent years, barring Moore's exceptional performances. Tolbert faced a challenging task with an underwhelming group of wide receivers, but the arrival of Beatty brings opportunities for a fresh start and the potential to enhance the performance of this crucial position group.

Beatty's appointment is part of the offensive makeover under new Bears Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron. He becomes the third addition to the offensive coaching staff this offseason. Previously, Kerry Joseph was brought in as the new quarterbacks coach, working alongside Waldron to strengthen the team's offensive strategies.

With Beatty's hiring, the Bears still have two remaining vacancies to fill on the offensive side of the coaching staff. The team is in need of a running backs coach and an assistant tight ends coach. These may not be high-profile positions, but they are integral to the overall success of the team. As Matt Eberflus expressed earlier this month, the goal is to assemble an all-star staff, and these two remaining hires will play integral roles in achieving that vision.

As the Bears continue to shape their coaching staff for the upcoming season, the addition of Beatty as the wide receivers coach provides a fresh perspective and familiarity that could contribute to the growth and development of the team's wide receiver group. The Bears hope that Beatty's experience and techniques will help elevate the performance of the wide receivers and bring the team closer to achieving their goals in the upcoming season.