Ben Johnson, the Bears

Ben Johnson is a home run hire for the Bears, with one big caveat
That changed on Monday with the news that Ben Johnson, architect of the NFL’s No. 1 offense with the Detroit Lions was staying in the NFC North to lead the Bears. The hottest name on the market, Johnson had been tied to interviews with the Jets,
True or false? Hiring Ben Johnson is an unquestioned home run for the Chicago Bears.
The news of Ben Johnson’s arrival was greeted with excitement from many Chicago Bears fans — plus a bit of understandable skepticism from others.
Bears players excited to work with Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson had been used to seeing Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet from across a sideline, but last Wednesday they sat front row at Johnson's introductory press conference to support their new head coach.
Ben Johnson and the Bears: 5 lingering questions about the hire and what’s next
Johnson has passed several tests already, but there are still questions about how it will all work out for the Bears' new coach.
Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson wants to run ‘different’ offense vs. what he did in Detroit
A big question for new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson lies in what the plan is for the offense moving forward. The former Lions offensive coordinator has inherited a solid core to work with, but it’s about the system in place that will benefit what Chicago has on its’ roster right now.
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Commentary: Ben Johnson has arrived, so let your imagination run wild, Chicago
Just three years ago, the Bears hired Matt Eberflus as the 17th head coach in franchise history and sold him as detailed, poised, energetic and emotionally intelligent. They didn’t sense then that Eberflus would be gone by Week 14 of his third season with a victory total of just 14.
Bears' Ben Johnson poaches Broncos for 28-year-old offensive coordinator
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has his offensive coordinator. And he's a young option to run the offense via the Broncos.
Analyzing Ben Johnson's hiring and what's next for Bears
The Chicago Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — analyze the team’s hiring of coach Ben Johnson and what’s next: Grade the Bears’ hiring of Johnson.
Bears' Ben Johnson prepared as he makes transition to head coach
Ben Johnson understands the adjustments needed when it comes to making the switch from coordinator to head coach.
Ben Johnson wants to bring back winning football to 'special' Chicago
Ben Johnson understands how special Chicago is as a sports town, and he's determined to bring the Bears back to their winning ways.
Raiders Never Offered Ben Johnson HC Job; Latest On Team’s Pete Carroll Setup
Pete Carroll confirmed Tom Brady was "intricately involved" in the Raiders' coaching search. The hiring of ex-Brady Michigan ...
Watch: Gophers' Ben Johnson gets doused in locker room after upset over No. 15 Oregon
It's been quite the run for the Gophers men's basketball team. After an 0-6 start to Big Ten play, the Gophers have now ...
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Ben Johnson Media Tour Off and Running
Several takeaways were consistently present in all of his appearances. Ben Johnson repeatedly mentioned his love for the city and the franchise. From going to Cubs games in the summer with his ...
Lions hire new OC to replace Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions have hired a new offensive coordinator to replace Ben Johnson. Former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator ...