Chicago Bears Hire Ben Johnson as Head Coach

The Chicago Bears have finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, as their new head coach.

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Ben Johnson, known for leading the Detroit Lions to a top-ranked offense, has been hired by the Chicago Bears as their new head coach. Johnson, 38, is expected to develop quarterback Caleb Williams following the Bears' disappointing 5-12 season. This move comes after the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, marking a significant shift in the franchise's direction. Johnson's creativity and success with the Lions made him a coveted candidate, and he plans to bring innovation to Chicago as the team aims for improvement and playoff contention.

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With a long-standing reputation for lackluster performance and a series of questionable decisions, the Chicago Bears' choice to pursue Ben Johnson reflects both hope for rejuvenation and the pressure to finally break free from their recent history of failure.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach, AP source says
Associated Press
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·Center
The Chicago Bears' decision to hire Ben Johnson, celebrated for his innovative offensive strategies, marks a bold attempt to revitalize a franchise that has struggled offensively for years.
Chicago Bears to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach, per reports
USA TODAY
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The Chicago Bears have made a bold move by securing the services of Ben Johnson, a coach whose offensive genius could transform their team in a highly competitive division.
Bears land Ben Johnson as next head coach: reports
FOX News
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The hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach is a promising move for the Bears, suggesting a potential turnaround for a team that finished the previous season in disarray.
Ben Johnson Finalizing Deal to Become Next Head Coach of Chicago Bears
Newsweek
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