Bears Bears WR Rome Odunze is ready for whatever HC Ben Johnson throws at him next season, even if that means throwing passes to QB Caleb Williams. “Whatever he needs me to do in the offense, I’m going to get it done. If that’s warming my arm up, have Caleb go run routes in the offseason, I might have to do that, just to practice,” Odunze said, via PFT. Packers Packers DC Jeff … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Rome Odunze, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Owner Virginia McCaskey Passed Away At 102
The Chicago Bears announced that principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey passed away at the age of 102 years old. pic.twitter.com/T2uZMi8Rg1 — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 6, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The McCaskey family issued the following statement following her passing: “While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived … [Read more...] about Bears Owner Virginia McCaskey Passed Away At 102
Ben Johnson Named Assistant Coach Of The Year
Bears HC Ben Johnson was named as the assistant coach of the year. Johnson beat out Vikings DC Brian Flores for the award. Johnson, 38, started his coaching career with Boston College in 2009 as a graduate assistant. From there, Johnson coached tight ends for the 2011 season. The Dolphins hired Johnson in 2012 as an offensive assistant and he was later promoted to assistant … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson Named Assistant Coach Of The Year
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain has been asking around the league about the Bears new HC Ben Johnson. Fishbain cites an anonymous league source who said Johnson has an impeccable reputation. “You’re not going to hear a bad thing about him,” the source said. As for Chicago’s needs, most of Fishbain’s sources pointed to their offensive line, noting how Johnson had a strong … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers
Bears Lions QB Jared Goff gave the new Bears HC Ben Johnson his full endorsement and said he’d always support him after they worked together. “He’s a guy that’s made a ton of difference in my career,” Goff said, via PFT. “I’m obviously a big fan of his. I was joking with him, I wish he didn’t have to be in our division so I didn’t have to try to beat him twice a year. But he’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers