Ben Johnson is signed, the presser is later today at Halas Hall. Stay tuned to WCG for the latest news & updates.
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Top Chicago Bears free agent target expected to avoid franchise tag – SI – The Chicago Bears should have the opportunity to sign the best free-agent offensive lineman on the market because ESPN’s Field Yates doesn’t expect the Pro Bowl guard to get franchise-tagged or re-signed.
Notes on the Hiring of Ben Johnson – Da Bears Blog – The Bears have a new head coach, and it is the most coveted offensive mind on the market. Here are some notes.
Bears officially hire Ben Johnson as new head coach – 670 – The Bears officially hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach by finalizing a contract Tuesday. He’ll be introduced at a press conference Wednesday at Halas Hall.
Mike Martz: Ben Johnson is a ‘once-in-a-generation coach’ – 670 – Longtime NFL coach Mike Martz had high praise for newly hired Bears head coach Ben Johnson, calling him a “once-in-a-generation kind of coach.”
Credit Bears brass for winning Ben Johnson’s recruiting battle – Chicago Sun-Times – It was easy to roll your eyes two weeks ago Wednesday when Warren painted the Bears’ head coaching job as the best available destination in the league.
Ex-Bears DC Eric Washington could be headed to rival Packers as assistant – Chicago Sun-Times – With new coach Ben Johnson likely to bring in his own defensive coordinator, Washington and other Bears assistants are looking for new jobs.
Ben Johnson’s No. 1 job as Bears’ coach: Get the offense right – Chicago Sun-Times – The hot coordinators who have staying power as head coaches — Shanahan, McVay, Sirianni, LaFleur — have one thing in common: They do what they do best and build productive offenses. Everything else seems to fall into place after that.
Bears GM Ryan Poles touts new coach Ben Johnson’s ‘mind toward innovation’ – Chicago Sun-Times – Johnson follows Matt Eberflus, who had the third-worst record in team history at 14-32.
Is Chicago Bears’ hiring of Ben Johnson an unquestioned home run? – Chicago Tribune – The news of Ben Johnson’s arrival was greeted with excitement from many Chicago Bears fans — plus a bit of understandable skepticism from others.
What’s next after Bears’ big get? Plus: Jets want Glenn, Detroit’s options, Colts score top DC – The Athletic – Yesterday, the Bears landed Lions OC Ben Johnson, arguably the most coveted hire across the past two cycles, as their new head coach.
Ben Johnson a good bet to get the most out of Bears QB Caleb Williams – The Athletic – The Johnson-Williams match might have drawn Johnson to Chicago, and it’s what will give the Bears the best chance at success.
Top concerns about Ben Johnson center around Caleb Williams – SI – Sure, Bears nation is red hot right now with Ben Johnson fever but there are concerns despite his impressive credentials and they center around his QB.
Ben Johnson delivers first ‘Bear Down!’ message as head coach of the Chicago Bears – SI – Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson sent Bears fans a very special video message on social media after officially signing his contract to become the team’s head coach.
Chicago Bears players past and present celebrate the arrival of Ben Johnson – SI – NFL Twitter went bonkers when it was announced that the Chicago Bears poached Ben Johnson from the Detroit Lions.
Say Goodbye to the Kid’s Table, George McCaskey. You’ve Arrived. – On Tap Sports Net – The Chicago Bears have made a bold move by hiring Ben Johnson, the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, as their 18th head coach. After years of missteps, the Bears have swung for the fences, securing one of the hottest coaching candidates in the league. With a proven track record of offensive success, Johnson’s arrival signals a fresh, hopeful direction for the franchise, pairing him with quarterback Caleb Williams for a promising future.
Blending from variety of influences, new Bears coach Ben Johnson looks to make them smarter, quicker, bolder – Chicago Sun-Times – As Johnson climbed through staffs at Boston College and on the Dolphins and Lions, he wrote his “book” on offense and combined it with an uncanny feel for play calling.
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The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson – Acme Packing Company – The Bears got the top candidate of the offseason
David Montgomery has perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking Bears HC job – Pride Of Detroit – Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery had the perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking the Chicago Bears head coach job.
Jets working to finalize deal to hire Aaron Glenn as head coach – NBC Sports – Word on Tuesday morning was that the Jets were heading into their second interview with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn with the intention of making him their next head coach and that effort is still afoot on Tuesday evening.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Ben Johnson’s Bears Assistant Coach Search News and Rumor Tracker – Windy City Gridiron – The unexpected announcement of Ben Johnson being hired as the Chicago Bears head coach negated yesterday’s head coach report and rumor tracker we published in the morning. So, now that the Bears…
Ben Johnson brings in new era for Chicago Bears, and it’s awesome. – Windy City Gridiron – The incoherent ramblings of a belligerent Bears fan.
It’s Official: Bears announce Ben Johnson as the team’s new head coach – Windy City Gridiron – By now, we all know the agreement happened yesterday. We’ve all seen the video of him arriving at Halas Hall. But now the Chicago Bears have made the deal official and announced Ben Johnson as the…
Ben Johnson arrives at Halas Hall: ‘This is exactly where we wanted to be’ – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears have officially announced Ben Johnson as the franchise’s new head coach, and they released some video from Halas Hall.
Does Ben Johnson being hired change your opinion of Bears leadership? – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears made a wildly popular decision by hiring Ben Johnson to be their next Head Coach. Is the Poles – Warren – McCaskey group turning the corner?
Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson each get what they want – Windy City Gridiron – And a new era begins for the Chicago Bears
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