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The Chicago Bears are one of the teams in the running to land Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching opening, but the presence of incumbent general manager Ryan Poles is complicating things, and Mike Florio believes the team would likely have to part with the general manager to land Johnson, mentioning […]

The Chicago Bears are taking a slow and calculated approach to their head coaching search, and it seems this patience could be related to their interest in Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. As Adam Hoge reported in the CHGO newsletter, the Bears’ methodical process suggests that Johnson is the team’s top choice. Johnson, widely […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Chicago finished the regular season 5-12 and at the bottom of the NFC North division standings. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving and now is on the hunt for a new head coach. Now it seems that […]

The Detroit Lions received a bye in the first round of the playoffs, and they are now getting set to host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. The Lions are hungry for a Super Bowl and this is a crucial time for the team, but there are some outside distractions. Both Detroit coordinators are […]

Before the Detroit Lions can even play their first 2025 playoff game, teams continue to pursue coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn for vacant head coaching positions. Of them, the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly emerging as strong candidates to land Johnson as their next head coach. One week after firing Antonio Pierce, the Raiders […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been involved in a variety of NFL rumors. He’s led the top offense in the NFL, and many have taken interest. The Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars are at the top of the list. Interestingly enough, the Raiders were ‘enamored’ with Johnson, according to an […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys have not advanced to the NFC Championship in nearly 30 years, they still know how to stay interesting. For better or worse, owner Jerry Jones is a master headline-maker. His franchise is among the most valuable in professional sports. But his team’s fan base probably also ranks high in cardiologist appointments. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Las Vegas finished the regular season with a record of 4-13, which resulted in ownership firing first-year head coach Antonio Pierce. Now the Raiders are searching for a new head coach, which could create an awkward situation […]

As the Chicago Bears begin their head coaching search after firing Matt Eberflus midseason, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is one of the top names for the job. As an incredibly profound offensive play-caller, pairing Johnson with Caleb Williams is something many Bears fans are hopeful for. However, on Friday night, a group of […]

Even though the Detroit Lions earned the top seed on the NFC side of the NFL Playoffs bracket and have a bye during the Wild Card Round, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has had a very busy week. The 38-year-old play-caller is surely busy putting a game plan together for Detroit’s eventual Divisional Round game, but he’s […]

The New England Patriots seem to have their eyes on Mike Vrabel as their top choice for their head coach, but they are still keeping all options open. They’ll soon have an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and he might be the tipping point on if they go with Vrabel as their […]

The Detroit Lions had an incredible 2024-25 regular season. It was historic by their standards, and a 15-2 regular season with a 6-0 record against the NFC North and an 11-1 record against the rest of the NFC is nothing to scoff at. There are organizations all across the NFL that would give up nearly […]

The Chicago Bears are casting a wide net as they look for their next head coach. But even as names get added to the search, one candidate is seen in a higher class than the rest. Current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the favorite (+100) to be named next head coach of the […]

After a disappointing season, the Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson as they look for a new voice to lead the locker room. There will be several names to look out for when talking about the Jaguars vacant spot, and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was at the top of the list. Now, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Doug Pederson after a brutal 4-13 season. A Super Bowl Champion with the Eagles, Pederson made the playoffs his first year in Jacksonville but could not get back the last two years. But many around the league thought Trent Baalke would lose the general manager job. Now, as the head coach […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson turned down head coaching opportunities last offseason, and while many expect him to take a job this offseason, it remains a possibility that he could stay in Detroit under Dan Campbell once again, according to a new ESPN report. “Even with all that was reported above, some people I […]

The New England Patriots are in the market for a head coach again this offseason, as they fired Jerod Mayo after just one year with the team. Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has immediately emerged as the frontrunner to land this gig, but there’s another candidate in Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson […]

It sure sounds like former Seattle Seahawks and USC Trojans head coach Pete Carroll wants to get back on the sidelines, and the Chicago Bears just so happen to have an opening that could be a good fit. Ironically enough, the Bears’ greatest hope right now is a former USC quarterback, No. 1 overall pick […]

The offseason is here for the NFL teams that didn’t make the playoffs, and some of those teams are looking for a new head coach. The hottest name in the market right now is Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Johnson has been a major part of the recent Lions surge, and […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Jacksonville finished the regular season with a 4-13 record and now holds a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As a result, the Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday. Now the Jaguars are on the […]

After ending their regular season with a bang, the Chicago Bears are now re-focusing on filling their head coach vacancy. One of the biggest names interviewing for the job is current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Quarterback Caleb Williams will be keeping a close eye on who the Bears interview. His rookie season saw […]

After making their decision on Doug Pederson, the Jacksonville Jaguars bewildered NFL observers by keeping GM Trent Baalke. However, Jaguars fans are dreaming of Ben Johnson after Shad Khan’s harsh “predictable” take. Khan said the team’s approach turned stale, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. #Jaguars owner Shad Khan in an ongoing […]

In a move that isn’t surprising to most, Doug Pederson has been fired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Under Pederson, the Jaguars finished the 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record after suffering a 26-23 overtime defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. While it’s surprising that Jacksonville general manager […]

The list of teams who will be on the hunt for their next head coach will be growing over the next 24 to 48 hours, but since November, when Matt Eberflus was fired a year too late, the Chicago Bears have known that this is the position they would find themselves in on January 6th. […]

Jerod Mayo is no longer the New England Patriots head coach as Robert Kraft and the front office are set to begin their first real head coaching search in 25 years. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after their win in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. The victory was just the fourth of Mayo’s […]

When the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, there is a lot on the line. The winner will get the No. 1 seed in the NFC and head out to a bye week, while the loser will head to Tampa Bay or Atlanta to play a road playoff game against the […]

The Chicago Bears might be at the lowest point in their franchise’s history. That spans a long length of time. Mired in a 10-game losing streak, there’s a good chance that their skid extends to 11 when they play at the Green Bay Packers Week 18. Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the visiting Seattle Seahawks was […]

In just a matter of days after the 2024 NFL regular season comes to an official close, the league’s coaching carousel will be in full swing, and one of the biggest names who will likely be hopping on it will be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Since taking over the position in 2022, the […]

The Chicago Bears stalled out on Thursday Night Football, losing 6-3 to the Seattle Seahawks. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams blamed himself for the horrendous showing as the Bears fell to 4-12. Williams absorbed seven more sacks in Week 17, bringing his league-leading total to 67 sacks with 459 yards lost. Despite the team’s obvious struggles […]

We have entered the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season, and the head coaching cycle is about to pick up some serious steam. One of the top options available in this cycle is Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and it sounds like the Chicago Bears have quickly emerged as a frontrunner for […]

The Chicago Bears need a new head coach next season and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks like an ideal candidate. The OC worked wonders with Jared Goff, turning him from a trade throw-in to a legit MVP candidate, and the hope is he could work the same magic with 2024 No. 1 overall […]

The Chicago Bears have a head coaching opening after firing Matt Eberflus in late November. While Thomas Brown has been coaching on an interim basis since the Eberflus dismissal, the Bears are expected to go after an experienced head coach with a strong offensive background in the offseason. One of the names that has been […]

The Detroit Lions always have a couple of crazy trick plays up their sleeve with Ben Johnson calling the plays, and Sunday was no different. The Lions executed another gimmick to perfection against the Chicago Bears when offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs pretend to trip and stumble […]

As one of the top offensive minds in the NFL, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson went back into his bag of tricks against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. Early into the third quarter against the Bears, Lions quarterback Jared Goff connected with a wide-open Sam LaPorta for a touchdown after faking to stumble […]

The Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16, and the Bears’ next head coach might be calling plays on the opposite sideline Sunday. Rumors are that the Bears are interested in Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who is one of the most sought-after names on the NFL coaching carousel heading into 2025. […]

As the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions prepare for their second matchup of the season, it was inevitable that in Friday’s afternoon press conference, Ben Johnson could field head coaching questions. However, before any of that, the Lions’ offensive coordinator was asked if he’s evaluated Caleb Williams during his rookie season with the Bears. While […]

Ahead of the Detroit Lions’ Thursday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers, NFL insider Albert Breer revealed more rumors surrounding Ben Johnson and his future endeavors as a potential head coach. “Well, Ben Johnson’s certainly gonna be at the top of a lot of lists, but the Lions’ offensive coordinator is planning on taking […]

After a disastrous end to their Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus the next day, and that means there’s another team that will be looking for a new coach. There will probably be a list of candidates that the Bears will look at, but there’s a specific […]

The Chicago Bears are having a disaster of a 2024 season. Chicago is 4-8 after a heartbreaking 23-20 loss against Detroit on Thanksgiving. The Bears had the ball with 33 seconds left in the game, but they squandered that opportunity by burning most of the clock and only running one play. Matt Eberflus never called […]