Ben Johnson's background shaped the Bears coach's

‘He’s the smartest football mind in the room’: How Ben Johnson’s background shaped the Bears coach’s rise
Displayed in a wicker chair on the front porch of Ben Johnson’s boyhood home, atop a hill 15 minutes southeast of downtown, is a framed sign with North Carolina Tar Heels logos that reads, “Whatever It Takes.
Addressing big fear over Ben Johnson's transition to Bears head coach
Ben Johnson highlighted his ability to rise to each challenge while he was a position coach and coordinator but one possible danger could be unchecked.
Kevin O'Connell had high praise for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson
There is plenty of familiarity within the NFC North, even more so now with Ben Johnson departing the Detroit Lions to become the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022,
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson believed to be targeting former player
The Chicago Bears off-season is underway, and the next step of this long offseason is free agency. Head coach Ben Johnson will work with GM Ryan Poles to determine who they should try to sign in this year’s free agency class.
David Montgomery reveals what Chicago Bears fans can expect from head coach Ben Johnson
Former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery had a clear message about what kind of coach Ben Johnson is.
Bears Building Star-Studded Coaching Staff Around Ben Johnson
Since Ben Johnson was hired as head coach, he has been busy filling out the rest of his coaching staff. Here’s a look at some of the impact hires Chicago has made thus far: Defensive Coordinator – Dennis Allen Probably the most established of the group,
Elite wide receiver emerges in NFL trade market for Ben Johnson and Chicago Bears' offense
The Chicago Bears need a No. 3 wide receiver to replace Keenan Allen in 2025, and the perfect candidate just became available ...
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Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’
True or false? Hiring Ben Johnson is an unquestioned home run for the Chicago Bears. “He has grit,” Warren said. “He’s smart, he’s hard-working, he’s innovative, he’s curious ...
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Ben Johnson greeted with cheers after signing with Bears: 'Exactly where we wanted to be'
It's official: Ben Johnson is now a Chicago Bear. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator accepted the head coaching job with Detroit's NFC North rival on Monday, two days after the Lions ...
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Perfect Bears NFL Draft plan: What Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams need to succeed in Year 1 together in Chicago
The first step of Chicago's offseason is complete with the hire of Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach. The Bears are hoping that Johnson can empower former No. 1 overall ...
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Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time
More on the Bears and Ben Johnson He'll have a new, offensive-minded coach. But here's how Caleb Williams developed as a rookie. What are Chicago's chances of making the playoffs in 2025?
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Bears to hire former Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach: Reports
The Chicago Bears have reportedly pulled a stunner Monday, deciding to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach. According to multiple reports, including from ...
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Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as head coach, stealing away Lions offensive coordinator
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach, the Free Press has learned. The Lions were eliminated from the playoffs on ...
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Why Ben Johnson chose the Chicago Bears, and what it means for Caleb Williams’ future
Another domino in the coaching world fell as the Chicago Bears officially hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The move comes just days after the top-seeded Lions were ...
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New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wrapped up the opening statement of his introductory news conference Wednesday at Halas Hall with a declaration. “Our mission, starting this spring ...