Josina Anderson reports there are league sources who think Lions OC Ben Johnson is “deeply considering” taking the HC job with the Bears. Jonathan Jones echoed this statement saying there was a “lot of talk” about him and Chicago on Monday morning. He is also a candidate for the Raiders and Jaguars HC vacancies. The following is a list of candidates for the Bears HC … [Read more...] about Report: League Sources Believe Ben Johnson Is ‘Deeply Considering’ Chicago HC Opening
BREAKING: Bears Hiring Ben Johnson As Head Coach
According to Adam Schefter, the Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. There had been some buzz building today about Chicago after Johnson had been frequently connected to the Raiders over the past week. With Detroit eliminated from the postseason, the Bears wasted no time in landing Johnson, widely considered to be the top coach … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Bears Hiring Ben Johnson As Head Coach
Former Saints HC Dennis Allen Top Candidate For Bears DC Vacancy
According to Adam Schefter, former Saints HC Dennis Allen is the top candidate to join new Bears HC Ben Johnson as his defensive coordinator. There are some shared connections between Allen and Johnson, and Allen provides Johnson an experienced option to run the defense while Johnson focuses on the offense, including likely calling plays. Allen has received significant … [Read more...] about Former Saints HC Dennis Allen Top Candidate For Bears DC Vacancy
Bears ‘Heavily Pursuing’ Darren Rizzi For STs Coordinator
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Bears are “heavily pursuing” former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coach under new HC Ben Johnson. Schefter mentioned that Rizzi has interest from over a half-dozen teams but if he doesn’t land a head coaching job, then Chicago is his potential landing spot. The Bears are expected to add former Saints HC … [Read more...] about Bears ‘Heavily Pursuing’ Darren Rizzi For STs Coordinator
Bears Paying Ben Johnson $13M Per Year?
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, “the early figure on the NFL grapevine for the Ben Johnson contract in Chicago is $13 million per year.” A source who spoke with Florio clarified that the $13 million per year figure is “speculation” at this point. Florio mentions that the typical entry-level salary for a head coach is around $8 million per season, so this would … [Read more...] about Bears Paying Ben Johnson $13M Per Year?