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How Ben Johnson sees defensive line talent pool setting up for Bears - SI - The pass rush and stopping the run both lacked proper personnel last year and Bears coach Ben Johnson sees the possibility they could have answers in a few ways.
Campbell: Johnson has a ‘good eye’ for finding talent - 670 - New Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a strong voice in the Lions’ personnel decisions over the past several years, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday at the NFL Combine.
Ben Johnson was intentional in how he formed his Bears staff - 670 - Bears head coach Ben Johnson was intentional in how he formed his new staff after being hired in Chicago. Johnson sought to hire a diverse group of coaches from different backgrounds and with different styles.
Glenn praises Johnson’s intelligence on both sides of ball - 670 - During their days together in Detroit, then-Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and then-defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn developed a strong mutual respect.
Johnson counting on Swift to help ‘ignite’ Bears’ offense - 670 - New Bears head coach Ben Johnson spent a year alongside running back D’Andre Swift in 2022, when they were both with the Lions. That time together was short-lived.
Ryan Poles, Bears ready to be ‘aggressive’ in free agency - 670 - In his first three years in Chicago, Bears general manager Ryan Poles has typically had a cautious approach each offseason. That may be about to change.
Ryan Poles: Ben Johnson is going to take Caleb Williams to the next level - NBC Sports - Bears General Manager Ryan Poles was at the center of attention leading up to the draft last year because the team had the first overall pick and a chance to take a franchise-altering quarterback with the selection.
Bears coach Ben Johnson quickly proving he’s an upgrade over Matt Eberflus - Chicago Sun-Times - Only a month into the new job, Johnson has been an asset to the Bears’ personnel department and is running point on quarterback Caleb Williams’ development.
Before taking Raiders job, Pete Carroll wanted chance to coach Caleb Williams, turn Bears around - Chicago Sun-Times - Carroll was drawn to the Bears because of the opportunity to redirect one of the NFL’s historic franchises.
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