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The Chicago Bears have plenty of reasons for optimism about the future. Chicago may have finished the regular season 5-12, but they saw signs of development from QB Caleb Williams. The Bears also brought in offensive guru Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. Now the Bears must transition into offseason mode and start […]

With Kellen Moore landing in New Orleans, the NFL coaching-hire circuit is complete for the 2025 season. Pete Carroll to the Raiders also fits the mold. And now it’s time to make a prediction and rank the seven 2025 NFL head coaching hires. This kind of ranking is difficult because there are behind-the-scenes issues that […]

Although the postseason wasn’t too kind to any of the three teams from the NFC North who qualified for the Playoffs, it wasn’t that long ago that most around the NFL believed that the league’s ‘Black and Blue Division’ was the best in all of football. The Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers […]

The Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, making him the seventh-highest paid head coach in the NFL. Johnson is expected to work with quarterback Caleb Williams and improve the Bears’ 32nd ranked offense. Johnson met with players at the Bears’ facilities and left an interesting first impression. “I was left with […]

In the two weeks since the Chicago Bears agreed to terms with Ben Johnson to become the franchise’s next head coach, the hiring has been met with near unanimous approval, both in Chicago and around the NFL. There are very few people whose opinions are worth listening to who don’t believe that Johnson will wind […]

For the third straight offseason, the Chicago Bears appear to be making all of the right moves, cementing a dynasty in this part of the season. However, this offseason feels different. In the 2025 offseason, the Bears appear to be making the right moves, aligning with what the fans hoped for. Most fans were excited […]

There’s a ton that goes into being a head coach at any level of football, but being an NFL head coach is next-level stuff. There are only 32 of those jobs for a reason, and it’s a big deal to be amongst that fraternity. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is about to find […]

The Chicago Bears made a splash with the Ben Johnson hire, and general manager Ryan Poles might get a little longer leash, too. Also, here’s how a fan’s tequila shot gift to Kevin Warren played a role in the hiring of Johnson. If Warren, the team’s president, had any doubt about what the fans wanted […]

The Chicago Bears could be one of the most improved teams in the NFL at the end of the offseason. Chicago has already upgraded its coaching staff by hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now the Bears have over $60 million in cap space to spend and a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of optimism about the future heading into the offseason. Chicago enters the offseason with over $60 million in cap space to spend, a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and QB Caleb Williams already in place. The Bears also signed Ben Johnson to be their next head coach, who […]

The Chicago Bears have already made a major splash in their offseason when they hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach. The former Lions offensive coordinator was rated as the lead head coaching candidate for teams that needed new sideline bosses and the Bears were able to secure his services shortly after Detroit’s season […]

The Detroit Lions were forced to rebuild their coaching staff under Dan Campbell after the team lost its offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. The Lions responded to the exodus with solid coordinator hires, bringing John Morton over from the Denver Broncos to run the offense and promoting Kelvin Sheppard to the top spot on the […]

After the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach after firing Matt Eberflus, it didn’t take long for the rest of the coaching staff to fill out. Johnson started by grabbing a few familiar names from the Detroit Lions coaching staff — including receiver coach Antwaan Randle El. However, Johnson made […]

The Chicago Bears have reasons for optimism heading into the future. Chicago saw a lot of promise from QB Caleb Williams during his rookie season. That should increase in year two as he now has Ben Johnson as his head coach. The Bears have a chance to add lots of talent in NFL free agency […]

The Chicago Bears won the Ben Johnson sweepstakes this offseason, as the highly-regarded Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is headed to Chicago to be the franchise’s new head coach. Teams all around the NFL have been going after Johnson for a head coaching job for a few cycles now, and the Bears are rightfully thrilled with […]

The Detroit Lions have turned into one of the NFL’s premier teams under head coach Dan Campbell’s leadership. However, the Lions will be tested in 2025 as the team is forced to rebuild its coaching staff after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left for the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets hired defensive coordinator Aaron […]

The Chicago Bears will attempt to create a championship contender under new head coach Ben Johnson. They’re now talking to a national championship assistant from Ohio State football. Johnson and the Bears are interviewing Buckeyes offensive line coach Justin Frye for the same position, per Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune. Frye spearheaded a stout […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the best regular seasons in franchise history this year, but it all came to a sudden, screeching halt in the playoffs. After a first-round bye as the top seed in the NFC, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL world with a 45-31 win in Detroit in the Divisional Round. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars missed out on their pursuit of former Lions OC Ben Johnson. Jacksonville was reportedly smitten with Johnson and willing to do whatever it takes to hire him. Unfortunately, the did not move on from former GM Trent Baalke soon enough to make it work. A recent article from Albert Breer on SI.com […]

The Chicago Bears under Ben Johnson are already not wasting time with filling out their coaching staff. Johnson has now reeled in his new offensive coordinator, poaching him from the Denver Broncos. Johnson is tabbing Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as his OC, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport on Sunday. Doyle is a […]

The Detroit Lions were almost certainly the NFL’s most dominant team in the regular season. The key to their success that saw them win the NFC North title and  earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure was an explosive offense that averaged a league-best 33.2 points per game. #Broncos pass game coordinator […]

It’s very difficult to turn a full rebuild in just one offseason in the NFL, but the Chicago Bears are looking to do just that by building out a star-studded coaching staff surrounding Caleb Williams. That process started with the move to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the new head coach, […]

Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as the new head coach, he brought some of his Detroit Lions assistants with him. One of the first coaches Johnson brought from Detroit was their wide receiver coach — and Super Bowl XL champion — Antwaan Randle El. Along with Randle El, Johnson and the Bears brought […]

The Chicago Bears landed the biggest fish in this head coaching cycle as former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agreed to a deal to be the new head coach for the Bears. Johnson was one of the most highly-coveted head coaching candidates over the past two or three cycles, so this is a massive […]

Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their next head coach following the firing of Matt Eberflus, fans within the Chicagoland area were having a field day. And just a few days after the hire, Johnson was even asked what he’d do in a very familiar hypothetical situation for the Bears by Danny Parkins […]

As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes spoke about the playoff exit to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the postseason, he now speaks about the foreseeable future. After the Lions lost offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to taking head coaching positions, the question for them is now if […]

The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record in 2024. However, the Lions’ season ended in disappointment after a divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders. Now Detroit faces an uncertain future as the team is forced to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators. The Lions’ boasted one of […]

As the Chicago Bears look to change the narrative in the NFC South next season, newly-hired head coach Ben Johnson is already fielding questions on how the offense will look, under his innovative leadership. Johnson, who has been one of the coveted names among free agent head coaches for months, wasted no time getting back […]

Earlier this week, the Chicago Bears announced former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the team’s next head coach. Johnson led one of the league’s best offenses this past season in Detroit and now has the opportunity to help develop Caleb Williams, who had an up and down rookie season after being drafted number […]

The Chicago Bears are excited about the future of the organization. Despite a 5-12 record in 2024, the Bears have plenty to be excited about heading into the offseason. It all starts with former Lions OC Ben Johnson becoming the next head coach of the Bears. Bears WR DJ Moore dropped a hilarious quote when […]

It’s been just a handful of days since the Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next head coach, and predictably, fans of the team are still celebrating the arrival of one of the most inventive play-callers in the NFL. And with Johnson’s arrival, it means a host of […]

The Detroit Lions offseason has officially begun, showed appreciation for their offensive and defensive coordinator in the wake of their departures from the organization. Ben Johnson was hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Lions […]

Matt LaFleur, it appears as if you’re on the clock, sir. No, the Green Bay Packers aren’t going to fire LaFleur if he doesn’t win a Super Bowl next season. General Manager Brian Gutekunst has put some pressure on him, without a doubt, but LaFleur isn’t going anywhere just yet. It’s more than notable, though, […]

The Los Angeles Rams could be facing an assistant jam once again. Sean McVay lost Raheem Morris, Jimmy Lake, and Zac Robinson one year ago after getting eliminated from the postseason. Now, new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is targeting a fast-rising assistant on the Rams. Assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator […]

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. “I don’t care who they put on,” he said, then added, […]

Ben Johnson is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears, and the next step for him should be assembling a staff that resembles what he wants from his team. Usually, when a coordinator leaves his former team to be a head coach somewhere else, he takes some people from his previous team to join […]

The Chicago Bears officially hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Considering his offensive genius, Johnson’s hiring has sent Bears fandom into a heap of excitement. While the Bears having the fans on board with their hire is important, Chicago’s player’s reactions are just as vital. However, when Chicago […]

After being pranked with fake news of Ben Johnson‘s hiring to fill the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy previously, quarterback Caleb Williams was extra careful before believing the news this time around. BearReport.com’s Zack Pearson revealed the extra steps Williams took to ensure that Johnson had actually been hired by the team. “Caleb Williams said […]

The Chicago Bears have to be excited about the future of the organization. Despite finishing the 2024 regular season with a 5-12 record, the Bears have plenty to celebrate heading into the offseason. Chicago saw great signs of development from rookie QB Caleb Williams during a rookie season where everything collapsed around him. Now the […]