New Bears coach Ben Johnson loves opportunity to stay in NFC North, beat Matt LaFleur twice a year
The Bears hired Johnson, 38, after three seasons as offensive coordinator for the Lions. In his first season, he helped them jump from 25th to fifth in scoring, then they finished fifth last season and led the NFL with 33.2 points per game this season.
Ben Johnson joins the Chicago Bears, and NFC North fans are losing it
But all of those questionable hires will forgiven—not forgotten, just forgiven—if new headman Ben Johnson turns the Bears’ offense into a Detroit Lions-esque juggernaut. Chicago’s rivals, however, aren’t at all pleased.

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NFC North was one-and-done in the 2025 NFL playoffs
The NFC North was the best division in the NFL this season, which featured three playoff teams and then the Chicago Bears, who went 5-12 in a disappointing season. The Green Bay Packers were a third-place team with a record of 11-6 ,
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New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson takes slight jab at Matt Eberflus’ regime
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn’t act shy during his introductory press conference on Wednesday. The former offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions poked fun at Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur,
NFC North could get tougher for Detroit Lions with Ben Johnson on Chicago Bears' sideline
Chicago has hired Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. The toughest division in the NFL could get even more competitive.
Thomas Brown believes Bears are not far away from being a threat in NFC
Former Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown believes the team is closer to success than others think.
Bears’ George McCaskey takes pot shot at Joe Buck during Ben Johnson press conference
Las Vegas parted ways with the first-year coach-GM tandem of Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco earlier this month, and the “allure” of Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, was said to have helped the Raiders become an enticing option for Johnson, 38.
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Ben Johnson gives Green Bay Packers golden bulletin board material in first day as Chicago Bears head coach
The Chicago Bears media got a chance to be introduced to new head coach Ben Johnson. While doing so, Johnson made a comment that’s sure to end up as bulletin board material inside the Green Bay Packers’ locker room. “To be quite frank with you, I kinda enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.” BEN JOHNSON COMIN’ IN HOT pic.twitter.com/vBxiEriFRk
Ben Johnson makes ruthless change at Chicago Bears after leaving Detroit Lions to become head coach
Johnson left his role as offensive coordinator with the Lions to take over as the main man at Detroit's divisional rivals and was unveiled to media earlier this week.
Caleb Williams was key in drawing Ben Johnson to Bears
Ben Johnson saw a "loaded" roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears.
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Ben Johnson simply couldn't pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop
Ben Johnson saw a "loaded" roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears.
Ben Johnson lays down his course for immediate Bears success
The idea of slowly building up a foundation is not part of Ben Johnson's plan for the Bears as he sees the chance for immediate success with the current roster.