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The Chicago Bears suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener. J.J. McCarthy led a wild fourth-quarter comeback to ruin Ben Johnson’s head coaching debut. The Bears hired Johnson this offseason with the expectation that he would elevate Caleb Williams’ game. But according to the second-year quarterback, it’s still a work […]

The Chicago Bears jumped out to an early lead in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The Ben Johnson era got underway as Caleb Williams scored the first rushing touchdown of his career. Chicago appeared to be in control of the game with a 17-6 lead in the fourth quarter. And then it all […]

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will feature a matchup between Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions and Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears. Campbell and Johnson were colleagues from 2022 to 2024, elevating the Lions into playoff contenders overnight. With Campbell as the head coach and Johnson as the offensive coordinator, they led the franchise to their […]

The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback to prepare for in JJ McCarthy. Who makes his official NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings after losing his 2024 season. But Chicago won’t have top cornerback Jaylon Johnson. The All-Pro defender is officially ruled out ahead of the Monday Night Football opener. Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz […]

Ben Johnson will make his head coaching debut when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Fans anticipate a much improved offense in Johnson’s first year at the helm. But defense could be an issue in the season opener as the status of both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon remains unclear. […]

It wasn’t a great opener for the Detroit Lions. And they had a running back set an unfortunate record. Therefore, is it time for the Lions to panic after a dreadful Week 1 without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn? The Lions lost their offensive coordinator, Johnson, in the offseason as he became head coach of […]

The Detroit Lions struggled much throughout the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers after losing the contest 27-13. Detroit wasn’t even able to record a touchdown until the fourth quarter, which isn’t something we’re accustomed to with this team. The offensive performance was so bad that Detroit accomplished a less-than-desirable feat not seen […]

The Chicago Bears received more hype than they deserved last season, by myself included, but they still woefully underachieved. Forget the playoffs. At minimum, this franchise was supposed to march toward a promising direction. While there were some positive aspects, the 2024-25 NFL season was mostly characterized by coaching incompetence, a porous offensive line and […]

The Chicago Bears kick off Week 1 with a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Expectations are high with Ben Johnson stepping in as head coach, and Caleb Williams entering his second season in the league. However, there are some concerns on the defensive side of the ball, as Jaylon Johnson’s injury status is still […]

The beginning of the Ben Johnson era in Chicago is almost here. Chicago opens the regular season against Minnesota on Monday Night Football. The Bears may finally be ready to unleash their new-look offense against the Vikings in front of a national audience. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hinted at what the team’s offense could look like […]

The Chicago Bears have received plenty of hype ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was labeled the league’s most improved team back in March, and it is easy to understand why. They added a great head coach in Ben Johnson and overhauled their offensive line. But Johnson’s new no-nonsense culture could be the biggest […]

The hopes for the Chicago Bears are riding on the shoulders of Caleb Williams. He understands full well the pressure he’s under, going as far as yelling to himself in the car to get psyched up.  As the Bears prepare for their start to the season following Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, questions arise. They […]

Ben Johnson is here to change the Chicago Bears’ culture. Long considered one of the most downtrodden franchises in the NFL, the Johnson hiring is expected to bring forth a new air around the team. The hope is that the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator brings some of his magic from Mo-Town to the Windy […]

Caleb Williams is going the extra mile to excel in new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s offense. Johnson, who was hired by the Bears in January after three highly successful seasons as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, has been tasked with tutoring Williams, the 2024 No. 1 overall selection. Williams, despite being the consensus […]

The Chicago Bears revamped their roster ahead of last season, drafting Caleb Williams first overall and pairing him with wideout Rome Odunze. It didn’t translate into wins, as the team finished 5-12, but expectations are much higher in 2025 with Ben Johnson now at the helm. After turning Detroit into one of the NFL’s most […]

The Chicago Bears had a bit of a rough end to their preseason schedule. For their final game against the Kansas City Chiefs, new head coach Ben Johnson had his offensive starters start for the first few drives. Instead of an easy stomp against the KC backups, Caleb Williams and the offense struggled a bit […]

Amid a 38-0 shutout victory agianst the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson got a taste of what how the crowd at Chicago Bears stadium reacts when they don’t like what they’re seeing, even in a preseason game. It’s a different environment for Johnson and his players. Wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome […]

The Chicago Bears are about to enter a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago has big expectations for Johnson’s first season, especially after overhauling the roster this offseason. It appears that Johnson is already winning over the locker room. Bears receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze spoke with Kay Adams on Wednesday ahead […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

The Chicago Bears acquired the biggest name in the head coaching pool this offseason. Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, decided to sign on with Chicago as their new head coach. The architect of one of the most efficient and creative offenses in the NFL, many are expecting to see that […]

The Chicago Bears played a good game against the Buffalo Bills in their preseason matchup, and nobody should be more pleased than head coach Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams and the offense played for one series, and they scored a touchdown, giving fans a sense of excitement and the need to see more. Johnson was a […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his starters will take the field in Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, Johnson said he wants his top players to get another chance to prepare before Week 1. “We’ll go […]

There’s no rest for Caleb Williams during the NFL Preseason. Ben Johnson is throwing him out there for the Chicago Bears, all to see if he can handle his offensive scheme. Now an NFL scout delivered a rave review about the second-year quarterback. Williams enters a much scrutinized second league season. The 2024 first overall […]

Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason is wrapping up. The real thing, when wins and losses count and when starters won’t be resting, is just around the corner. The league is more stacked with star talent than ever before, and tons of stud footballers will be looking to win major NFL awards this year. So, […]

After an explosive showcase for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams against the Buffalo Bills in the 38-0 win in the preseason on Sunday, there are many pointing to the offensive mind of head coach Ben Johnson being the catalyst. While Johnson will tout the Bears’ star in Williams after the Bills win, the head coach […]

The Chicago Bears have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and rebuilding the team’s offensive line. The Bears gave their fans reason for optimism on Sunday when they destroyed the Bills 38-0 in their second preseason game. Bears head […]

The Chicago Bears are dealing with an early injury pileup in the secondary. Already rolling without Jaylon Johnson. They’ve now lost another cornerback — this time to an apparent non-contact injury against the Buffalo Bills. Terell Smith left the NFL Preseason contest early against the AFC East contender. NFL insider Ari Meirov revealed why via […]

The Chicago Bears are taking on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. They are also facing off in training camp, and head coach Ben Johnson is hoping he can figure out his left tackle position by the end of the weekend. In a recent Bleacher Nation article, he explains the clarity he wants on the left […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had quite the day. For one, he expressed pleasure in the growth of his quarterback, Caleb Williams, during this preseason.  Plus, he got a special visit on Thursday at practice from Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill. Presumably, both exchanged words of encouragement.  Coach Blashill🤝Coach Johnson pic.twitter.com/jr68x7Cr7A — Chicago Blackhawks […]

With Caleb Williams looking to start in the Bears’ second preseason game, it will be the first game-like experience for the fans to witness the hopeful improvement in the star quarterback. While there have been concerns from the football world about the Bears’ signal-caller, head coach Ben Johnson would share that he’s been most impressed […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season is what the new-look Chicago Bears will look like. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus last year after failing to meet the expectations of what they could have been, which was a playoff team. This year, they hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions, hoping […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears‘ projected starters did not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. However, with the second preseason game on the horizon, it sounds like head coach Ben Johnson has already announced the playing status for Williams and the other starters. Reports indicate that Johnson plans to […]

In July, the Chicago Bears signed rookie WR Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed contract. Now Chicago appears to be bearing the fruits of his labor. On Wednesday, Chicago coaches heaped praise on Burden, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III has earned strong praise over the last week for […]

The success of the Chicago Bears will be predicated on the success of Caleb Williams. Coach Ben Johnson strategically chose not to start Williams this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.  Instead, the backup QBs took command as the Bears lost to the Dolphins 24-22. Afterward, questions arose about Johnson’s intentions with Williams.  Those questions […]

With Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson working in the preseason to prepare for the start of a crucial regular season, there is some talk around the league that is concerned about the young quarterback. While Williams sat for the Bears in the preseason opening 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins, […]

The Chicago Bears ended their first preseason matchup with a 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins. With hype surrounding the organization since hiring Ben Johnson as head coach, many were hoping to catch a glimpse of quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday. Instead, the second-year pro never saw the field. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares his belief […]

The Chicago Bears have a new sense of energy surrounding them, and maybe because of head coach Ben Johnson, who is looking to get the best out of all of his players. In their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, the starters did not play, but that didn’t mean that the message was any […]

The Chicago Bears have a new feel about them coming into 2025 with Ben Johnson at the helm as the new head coach, and fans in the Windy City got their first sneak peek at this season’s Bears squad on Sunday in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for Bears fans, they did […]

The heat turned up during the Chicago Bears’ training camp. It got so hot that players fought each other. Undoubtedly, it was the most intense training camp the Bears had in recent memory. Many of the players said as much, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Bears veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright said after one period […]