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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...
