Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’
The interview was scheduled for Jan. 11. The Detroit Lions were deep into their postseason bye week and still awaiting their divisional-round opponent. But offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was multitasking.
Ben Johnson joins the Chicago Bears, and NFC North fans are losing it
But all of those questionable hires will forgiven—not forgotten, just forgiven—if new headman Ben Johnson turns the Bears’ offense into a Detroit Lions-esque juggernaut. Chicago’s rivals, however, aren’t at all pleased.
Why Ben Johnson bet on the Bears, Caleb Williams: 'He's fearless'
Caleb Williams is the biggest reason Ben Johnson took the Bears' head coaching job. Here's why Johnson is so high on the young QB.
Bears Shake Up Coaching Staff Following Ben Johnson Hire
The Chicago Bears will reportedly cut a large number of their coaching staff following the hiring of Ben Johnson as HC, including interim HC Thomas Brown.
King in the North: Ben Johnson could poach another NFC North rival for DC job
The Bears announced former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach on Monday, bringing newfound hope to the downtrodden franchise. Johnson has been a highly coveted coaching candidate for years,
Amon-Ra St. Brown to Ben Johnson, who left Lions for Bears: ‘We’re going to f--- you up’
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed the conversation he had with Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator he jabbed at for taking the Bears' head coaching gig.
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NFC North Overrated? 45 Wins, 3 Playoff Teams, 0 Playoff Wins
The NFC North’s dominance this season was historic. So was the flameout. The four teams combined for a 45-23 record, with the Detroit Lions (1 ...
2025 NFL AFC, NFC Championship odds: Eagles, Chiefs favored
Check out the lines and spreads for the AFC and NFC title games — along with expert insight — as the final four teams vie for ...
Neal: From first to worst, NFC North disappoints in postseason
The toughest division in the NFL during the regular season failed in the postseason but became fascinating again in three ...
NFL announces 2025 award finalists for MVP, Coach of the Year, more: Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen still in mix
The NFL playoffs are approaching a fever pitch with Super Bowl LIX just around the corner. The league is also set to ...
Ranking NFC North's 2025 Super Bowl chances after postseason dud
The NFC North had a terrific regular season and a tough playoffs. Here's what life could look like in 2025 for the NFC North.
NFC North was one-and-done in the 2025 NFL playoffs
The NFC North was the best division in the NFL this season, which featured three playoff teams and then the Chicago Bears, ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: NFC North edition 4.0
The 2025 NFL Draft will be here sooner rather than later, and we want to ensure that Vikings fans are the best in the world ...
NFL Announces Big Sam Darnold News After Breakout Season
Darnold signed with the Vikings ahead of the 2024 offseason, inking a one-year, $10 million contract with the NFC North squad ...
NFL playoffs prove Bears not far behind NFC North rivals
The NFC North was called the best division in football, but they've been swept from the playoffs. Are the Bears closer to the ...
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NFL playoff power rankings: Ranking all 14 postseason teams based on Super Bowl odds
Thanks to the nature of the NFL's playoff format, Minnesota finished one game behind the Lions in the NFC North after ...
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NFL picks: Will Bills end Chiefs' three-peat bid? Commanders or Eagles to rep NFC in Super Bowl?
Will Josh Allen and the Bills end the Chiefs' quest for an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat? Can the Jayden Daniels-led Commanders upset the Eagles in Philadelphia? Check out the game picks for ...