Ben Johnson, Chicago

Grading the Chicago Bears coaching staff Ben Johnson has assembled so far
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is steadily building his staff, adding new coaches by the day. Here’s our grade on his hires so far.
How the Bears’ new coordinators plan to work with Ben Johnson: 5 takeaways
“Just facing the offense, the creativity of the offense, the way that he’s able to utilize all of his assets and get them in the best position to have success, I was always really intrigued with how he was able to do that,” Allen said.
What is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson inheriting on offense? A breakdown of the best — and worst — of 2024.
As Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson builds his staff and evaluates the roster, we look at positives, issues and questions with the current state of the offense.
The advantage Ben Johnson has with Bears that Matt Eberflus lacked
Dennis Allen caps off a stronger support system for the new Bears head coach than former head coach Matt Eberflus ever had with the team.
Ben Johnson and the Bears: 5 lingering questions about the hire and what’s next
Johnson has passed several tests already, but there are still questions about how it will all work out for the Bears' new coach.
Will New Bears’ OC Declan Doyle Prove To Be Ben Johnson, 2.0?
Between them, Ben Johnson and Declan Doyle aren't as old as Pete Carroll. But Johnson identified the 28-year-old Doyle as the guy he wants supervising the Bears' offense.
Bears 7-round 2025 mock draft: Chicago loads up on offense for Ben Johnson
Johnson is a home-run hire for the Bears, but general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster, between free agency and the 2025 NFL draft, to elevate this team. But it helps that Chicago has the resource to do just that with the fifth-most salary cap space and four picks in the Top 75 of the NFL draft.
Bears set to add ex-Jaguars OC to Ben Johnson's staff
Ben Johnson went out and got another experienced veteran coach to add to his staff with the Bears next season.
Dennis Allen vows to attack on defense — and support Bears head coach Ben Johnson
The reason: he was Johnson once. Allen, the Bears ’ new defensive coordinator, was a 39-year-old first-time head coach when ...
Why Trey Smith to Chicago Bears looks like anything but a lock
Reports of apparent obstacles to the Bears acquiring Trey Smith are valid and potentially could mean they need to look elsewhere for line help.
Rome Odunze sounds off on new Bears head coach Ben Johnson
With Allen set to hit free agency, Odunze figures to get a bigger role in his second season with the Bears next year, ...
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Hightower thrilled to remain with Bears, work with Johnson
When he spoke to Ben Johnson about the possibility of being retained as special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower couldn’t have been more impressed with the new Bears coach.
Bears Bring in Ex-AFC Offensive Coordinator to Join Brain Trust Under Ben Johnson
Taylor will work under Ben Johnson, the Bears' new head coach, and Declan Doyle, their new offensive coordinator. The Norman, ...
NFL Fans Upset With Ben Johnson After Eye-Catching Revelation
The Chicago Bears enter a new era after signing former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to take over the ...