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 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.
How Bears had Ben Johnson at hello despite lure of Tom Brady
In the end, Tom Brady and the Raiders or any other team wasn't going to beat out the Bears for their new coach because he already had the job front and center in his mind.
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When the Chicago Bears introduced Ben Johnson on Wednesday, they put in place a coach they believe can help quarterback Caleb Williams grow into his NFL potential for years to come.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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Inside Ben Johnson's plan for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
Williams will have an offseason to work with the most sought-after offensive mind in football, and a person who wants to create an offense with him as its heartbeat.
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.
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How the Bears’ stadium timeline compares to other recent NFL projects
The Bears stadium situation took a while to come up when Bears chairman George McCaskey and team president and CEO Kevin Warren met with reporters at Halas Hall on Jan. 7. Warren answered his lone