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THE DAILY SPONGIE BEN JOHNSON SPECIAL
DENMASTER KEN’S VIDEO GRAB BAG
Why Ben Johnson chose the Chicago Bears, and what it means for Caleb Williams’ future - The Athletic - On the “Scoop City” podcast, a breakdown of perhaps the most consequential hiring of this coaching cycle.
Ben Johnson reveals key position group the Chicago Bears will prioritize improving - Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is well aware of the position group his team must improve during the 2025 NFL offseason.
Caleb Williams thrilled as Bears tailor offense to his strengths under Ben Johnson - Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams set to thrive under head coach Ben Johnson—here’s why.
Reversing Caleb Williams’ rookie year rates high for Ben Johnson - The fix is in for Caleb Williams, and it’s going to be done for the Bears’ second-year QB by his new head coach.
Bears deliver on their vow to hire the top coach available - 670 - The Bears cast a wide net in their meticulous coaching search, but they had one big fish in mind the entire time. They landed him in Ben Johnson.
Johnson eyeing Allen to be Bears defensive coordinator - 670 - Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen has emerged as a leading candidate to become the Bears’ next defensive coordinator on new head coach Ben Johnson’s staff.
Ben Johnson gives Ryan Poles a chance to turn a miss into a hit - Chicago Sun-Times - Sticking with Matt Eberflus last year was a mistake that could have cost the Bears general manager his job. Instead it put the Bears in position to hire the top candidate in the 2025 cycle. After a rough year, Poles is trending up again.
The Bears landed Ben Johnson, who didn't want to be anywhere else - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears had targeted Johnson as their top candidate since firing head coach Matt Eberflus the day after Thanksgiving, convinced that his play-calling acumen and leadership skills were a perfect pairing with quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears’ roster.
In defensive coordinator search, Bears coach Ben Johnson says Dennis Allen's system is 'appealing' - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears will have to go through a full and fair interview process for the job, but Allen is the frontrunner as Johnson begins building his staff. The team also requested to interview Rams assistant head coach and passing-game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant.
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