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Ben Johnson climbed the coaching ranks, dealt with setbacks and took his time waiting for the right moment. He believes it arrived with the Chicago Bears.
The Bears landed Ben Johnson, who didn't want to be anywhere else
The Bears had targeted Johnson as their top candidate since firing head coach Matt Eberflus the day after Thanksgiving, convinced that his play-calling acumen and leadership skills were a perfect pairing with quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears’ roster.
Bears owner hits Joe Buck with savage stray over Tom Brady’s Ben Johnson pursuit
Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey took an unexpected shot at NFL play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, during a press conference on Wednesday. It started more as a response to a question about Tom Brady’s inclusion on the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders Divisional Round broadcast.
Bears Owner Takes Direct Shot at ESPN's Joe Buck Out of Nowhere
During a press conference shortly after the Bears hired Ben Johnson as their next head coach, McCaskey was asked to share his thoughts about Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady calling a divisional-round matchup Saturday between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders on Fox Sports alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt.
Ben Johnson simply couldn’t pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop
Ben Johnson couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head coaching job is a big one.
New Bears Coach Ben Johnson Had One ‘Primary Concern’ Before Taking Job
Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, had one specific question for the organization, and it had to do with Kevin Warren.
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‘I want this job’: How the Bears got Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new coach
Ryan Poles knew whom he wanted. The Bears interviewed at least 17 candidates for their head coach position. One stood out above the rest. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made it clear with
Photos: Chicago Bears introduce new head coach Ben Johnson
Photos from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s introductory news conference at Halas Hall on Jan. 22, 2025.
Why the Timing Was Right for Ben Johnson and the Bears
After multiple cycles as a top candidate, Johnson grew comfortable joining the setup in Chicago. Plus, how Sean McDermott entered the NFL ranks and more.
Can Ben Johnson break with the past and take the Bears into the future?
Halas Hall is haunted by past failures, but the Bears may have stumbled into a good hire. He’s creative and fiery and he runs the dang ball.
New Bears coach Ben Johnson excited to take charge of ‘sleeping giant’
Johnson acknowledged that QB Caleb Williams was a key factor in him taking the job and "this offense will be calibrated with him in mind."
Fan sent Bears CEO Kevin Warren note asking to hire Ben Johnson
While dining at "Old Pueblo Cantina" in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, a drink was sent over to Chicago Bears CEO Warren with a note.