Analyzing Ben Johnson's hiring and what's next for Bears
The Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — analyze the team’s hiring of head coach Ben Johnson and what’s next: We are so glad you stay informed with the Chicago Sun-Times!
10 things we heard at Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears introduction, including why he’s prepared to be a head coach
New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wrapped up the opening statement of his introductory news conference Wednesday at Halas Hall with a declaration. “Our mission, starting this spring, is to win and to win now,
Ben Johnson’s high school football coach says ‘He’s the man for the job’
Ben Johnson will man the Chicago Bears sideline in 2025, an accomplishment years in the making but not surprising, according to two people who know him better than most – his high school
Bears hire Ben Johnson: Coaching staff rumors tracker
The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and now the attention has turned to Johnson building his coaching staff. Johnson preached the importance of surrounding himself with experienced coaches that he can lean on,
Bears Interview David Shaw For OC Position; Ben Johnson To Call Offensive Plays
The Bears have interviewed Broncos senior personnel exec David Shaw for their offensive coordinator job. Ben Johsnon will call offensive plays.
Ben Johnson’s introduction as coach of the Bears almost seemed like a coronation
Chicago’s introduction to Ben Johnson as the Bears’ savior-in-chief — a k a: head coach — seemed more coronation than filling the team’s latest coaching vacancy. Pomp and circumstance and ceremony on Dimethyltrienolone. A vibe unmatched by any hire (not draft or free-agent signing) since . . . well, since.
Chicago Bears steal another Detroit Lion to be Ben Johnson's assistant head coach
The Chicago Bears' poaching of the Detroit Lions coaching staff continued as Ben Johnson hired a former colleague as his assistant head coach.
New Bears HC Ben Johnson delivers shot at Packers' Matt LaFleur
In his two full seasons with Detroit, Johnson went 3-1 against Green Bay, including sweeping them in their two regular season meetings in 2024. As he stated in his press conference, Johnson particularly enjoyed beating Packers head coach Matt LaFleur twice in a season.
The four horsemen of Ben Johnson’s new Bears culture?
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has set a higher bar for players, emphasizing accountability and discipline as part of his new culture, as seen in the presence of four players who sat front row during his opening statement.
Ben Johnson, Bears Poach Member of Dan Campbell's Lions Coaching Staff
Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.
Bear Necessities: Recapping the Ben Johnson hiring
The Bears officially hired Ben Johnson as the 19th head coach in franchise history last Tuesday. Chicago landed the top candidate in th
Bears' Ben Johnson continues adding to his staff, poaching coaches from the Lions and Cowboys, per reports
Ben Johnson is quickly building his first coaching staff as the Bears head coach, and he's poaching from a few other teams in ...
NFL News: Ben Johnson, Bears Reportedly Eye 28-Year-Old Declan Doyle for OC Job
The Chicago Bears have an intriguing new candidate in mind for their open offensive coordinator position. Tom Pelissero of ...
Perfect fit? Ben Johnson's challenge bigger than he knows
Every Bears coach since Lovie Smith has come in with confidence and high hopes, only to leave as a lesser version of himself.
2025 NFL head coach tracker: Jaguars hiring Liam Coen to replace Doug Pederson; Bears land coveted Ben Johnson
When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full ...
Video: Ben Johnson Details Jared Goff-Like Plan for Caleb Williams, Bears Offense
After shaping the Detroit Lions' offense around Jared Goff for three seasons, newly-hired Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson plans to make similar ...