Hiring Ben Johnson seems like obvious move

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?
The Bears have never made the obvious choice for head coach under chairman George McCaskey. Can they get it right this time?
Ben Johnson in play for the Bears head coach job
According to Adam Schefter, Ben Johnson has interest in the Bears head coach vacancy and is in play for the job.
Why Ben Johnson Coaching Chicago Bears Could Be Disaster
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's name is being floated around as a top candidate for a head coaching vacancy within the NFC North. Johnson is reportedly intrigued by the Chicago Bears' head coaching job, which opened after the Bears fired ...
If the Bears were auditioning for Ben Johnson, he saw Caleb Williams and not much else. Maybe that's enough.
OK, OK: Johnson would be crazy not to be intrigued by Caleb Williams’ strong right arm. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft was very good Sunday in a 34-17 loss to the Lions. He threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Even someone who had never seen a football game would have recognized the rookie’s ability.
Ben Johnson is reportedly intrigued by the Bears job ahead of NFL coaching cycle
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is reportedly interested in one of the big future openings in the 2025 NFL coaching cycle. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared on Monday evening that Johnson is intrigued by the idea of coaching the Chicago Bears.
Ben Johnson Expected to Interview With Bears, 'Intrigued' by Job
The Chicago Bears are reportedly expected to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coach coaching vacancy. According to ESPN, "Sources confirmed that the Lions offensive coordinator is a name the Bears expect to interview for their head-coaching vacancy.
Lions OC Ben Johnson Gives Bears Brass ‘Clear Signal’ Amid Coaching Rumors
Was Ben Johnson speaking to Ryan Poles with his trick play against the Chicago Bears? Fans and analysts alike react to the Lions' OC.
Bears fans ready to welcome Ben Johnson to Chicago as head coach
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered the favorite for the Bears head coaching job, had his first informal interview in Week 16, where he showcased why he'd be the perfect guy to develop Williams and finally breathe life into what's historically been a putrid offense.
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Column: Why should Ben Johnson take the Bears head coaching job seriously?
While Caleb Williams’ potential is an important reason any candidate wants to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, Chicago’s hyper-fixation on Ben Johnson as their next savior is borderline comical given this organization’s penchant for sabotaging success.
Chicago Bears ‘make sense’ for Super Bowl-winning coach, per former team QB
A former Chicago Bears quarterback thinks the team should look to hire a Super Bowl-winning coach who is currently employed with another NFL team but could become a free agent in a couple of weeks.
Is Ben Johnson Too Smart to Take the Chicago Bears Job?
For an ambitious coach, choosing the right opportunity is critical—and Ben Johnson seems to understand this better than most. Ben Johnson, the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, has become one of the NFL's most sought-after candidates for head coaching roles.
Schefter: Lions' Ben Johnson 'In Play' as HC Candidate for Caleb Williams, Bears
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson appears to be a candidate for the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy. Adam ...
Ben Johnson gives Bears' Caleb Williams ultimate endorsement amid HC rumors
With the Bears and Lions facing off in Week 16, OC Ben Johnson had nothing but nice words to say about rookie QB Caleb ...
Lions OC Ben Johnson intrigued by Bears head-coaching job, willing to listen to division rival, per report
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson may be the "belle of the ball" when it comes to the NFL coaching carousel ...