Ben Johnson gives Ryan Poles a chance to turn a miss into a hit
Sticking with Matt Eberflus last year was a mistake that could have cost the Bears' general manager his job. Instead it put the Bears in position to hire the top candidate in the 2025 cycle. After a rough year,
Of course, the Bears wanted Ben Johnson. Surprisingly, he wanted them even more
Johnson wasn't scared off by coaching in the ultra-competitive NFC North and said his family is excited about living in the Chicago area.
Ryan Poles: Ben Johnson will build a strong foundation with Caleb Williams
During his introductory press conference on Wednesday, new Bears head coach Ben Johnson cited the presence of quarterback Caleb Williams as one of the primary reasons he was attracted to Chicago's vacancy.
‘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
Bears brass 'liked everything about' Ben Johnson
General manager Ryan Poles, President/CEO Kevin Warren and chairman George H. McCaskey were struck by new coach Ben Johnson’s passion for the Bears and the city during his Zoom interview.
Ryan Poles Issues Statement After Bears Make Ben Johnson Hire Official
The Chicago Bears are officially embarking on a new chapter after having hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the franchise's 19th head coach. The hire was officially announced by the organization on Tuesday,
Bears GM Ryan Poles touts new coach Ben Johnson's 'mind toward innovation'
Lions quarterback Jared Goff has had a 102.7 passer rating the last three seasons with Johnson as his offensive coordinator, compared to 91.5 before that. The Bears are hoping Johnson will develop quarterback Caleb Williams in a way that former coach Matt Eberflus and his staff couldn’t.
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.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ryan Poles Sound Off On Chicago Bears Hiring Ben Johnson
After a home playoff loss, the 2024 NFL season ended in a bittersweet fashion for receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, coach Ben Johnson, and the Detroit Lions supporter
NFL coaching hires: How Ben Johnson to Bears impacts Raiders, Mike McCarthy, more
The Bears won the Ben Johnson sweepstakes during the 2025 NFL offseason. How will that impact the Raiders, Mike McCarthy and the rest of the league?
Caleb Williams reacts to Bears hiring Ben Johnson as head coach
Bears QB Caleb Williams was just as excited as you'd imagine after learning Ben Johnson is his new head coach.
Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’
Ben Johnson started his interview with the Chicago Bears by declaring, “I want this job.” It made an impression. And that job ...
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Chicago Bears' NFL Draft First-Round Priorities: Protect Quarterback Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked an NFL-high 68 times this season. New Chicago coach Ben Johnson has the chance to maximize Williams' ...
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New Bears head coach takes a shot at Packers head coach Matt Lafleur
During his introductory press conference on Wednesday, Johnson took a shot at Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. He was ...
Bears mock draft reaction: Ryan Poles can’t afford red flags with 10th pick
In his two-round mock draft, Dane Brugler had two offensive linemen and an edge rusher for the Bears. Were they the right ...