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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson gets the offensive genius and offensive innovator label dropped on him from time to time, and yes, he is those things, but he’s also an old-school smash-mouth football guy. His Lions teams were always near the top of the league rankings in run…
There’s zero drama in the Chicago Bears quarterback room this season, which is exactly what we want. Last year, head coach Ben Johnson showed us how he wants his QB room to shape up, and with all three players back, it’ll be business as usual. Roster Locks Caleb Williams is on th…
The Chicago Bears’ offensive line has felt like a dumpster fire for years and years. After Ryan Pace’s offensive line fell apart the last couple of years, Ryan Poles took a long time to address the offensive line and didn’t do too much outside of Darnell Wright until Ben Johnson …
Bears Bears DE Montez Sweat drew praise from HC Ben Johnson for leading the team in sacks and finishing with double-digits in 2025. “I loved him during the season, but when you watch the self-scout after the year, I think this was a guy that played at a very high level,” Johnson …
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked if he believes RB D’Andre Swift is capable of more than he has shown so far during his time in Chicago. “He’s a dynamic player,” Johnson said, via the Bears’ website. “I’ve known that about him since he came into the league, firsthand up there…
Well-coached and successful teams, which the Chicago Bears now appear to be, always run the risk of their assistant coaches being hired away. The Ben Johnson era was just a season old, and the Bears lost offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to the Baltimore Ravens and running backs…
Fresh off their first NFC North title in seven seasons, the Chicago Bears are entering training camp with a sense of continuity. Head coach Ben Johnson enters his second year as the head man, and aside from a few minor shuffles, his coaching staff remains largely intact. Coupled …
It might be time to rethink our expectations for veteran Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift heading into a critical 2026 campaign. Some of us (pointing squarely at myself here) have been skeptical of Swift’s upside in the Bears offense long-term, even after he experienced a…
Unlike last year, D’Andre Swift comes into this season looking like a strength for the Chicago Bears. And Ben Johnson thinks he can be even better.
There was a huge buzz surrounding last year’s Chicago Bears training camp with head coach Ben Johnson running the show for the first time, but this year, the Bears are coming off a division title and a playoff win, and expectations are even higher. Bears’ rookies are scheduled to…
Ben Johnson worked wonders in his first season as the Chicago Bears‘ head coach, likely effectively saving general manager Ryan […]
Ben Johnson has earned a lot of fans in the 18 months since he was hired to be the 18th coach in Bears franchise history. This is with good reason — Johnson, 40, won the NFC North, won a playoff game, reset a ‘Flus’d culture, and fed the City of Chicago. Still, Johnson is not […]
The Chicago Bears were one of the surprises of the NFL last season, making a run all the way to the Divisional Round of the playoffs after winning the NFC North. Naturally, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams got a lot of the credit for that improvement, and both of them surely played…
Heading into the 2026 season, expectations are high for the Bears’ offense. The early returns under Ben Johnson were very encouraging, as he finished with the No. 9 offense in the NFL by Pro Football Network’s Offense Impact Scoring metric. They also finished with the sixth-most …
The Chicago Bears have a high standard for themselves under head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago’s playoff run in 2025 is not good enough, so the bar will be raised in 2026. Fortunately, QB Caleb Williams has one of the league’s best guards protecting him ahead of an important season.…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson has been hard on his players so far this offseason, and DE Montez Sweat spoke about his experience with Johnson as a coach. “I don’t think there’s any way you can cut corners and expect to win on Sundays,” Johnson said, via ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “Trai…
Chicago Bears leadership didn't mince words when discussing the status of head coach Ben Johnson heading into his second season at the helm. The post Bears Issue Bold 6-Word Message on Ben Johnson Ahead of Year 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
Following what was a pristine 15-2 season in 2024, the Detroit Lions lost a pair of key coordinators, as OC Ben Johnson departed to take the head coaching role with the divisional rival Chicago Bears, while DC Aaron Glenn departed to take the head coaching role of the New York Je…
Colston Loveland is a cheat code for Ben Johnson, and that’s why he's number 3 on @wiltfongjr's Most Important Bears list.
The 2025 season was the type of storybook that most Chicago Bears fans had dreamed of over the last 15-plus years. Although it didn’t end in a Super Bowl parade, the strides made from an ineffective three-year tenure under former head coach Matt Eberflus to Year 1 of Ben Johnson …
Considering that Ben Johnson’s 2025 offense didn’t feature one wide receiver over the others, I went back and forth on having one appear on this year’s 10 Most Important Chicago Bears list. But Luther Burden III has a chance to be really special, so I had to include him. At his N…
Bears Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo had his first year with Chicago cut short after eight games when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but he’s been available already at this point in the offseason. Bears HC Ben Johnson admitted they were surprised that Odeyingbo is already …
Arguably, the biggest impact on the Detroit Lions‘ 2026 season will be what type of impact the change at offensive coordinator makes. The team shifted from Ben Johnson to John Morton and dropped off. They are hoping to get back to a championship-quality level under new coordinato…
Last season, in Ben Johnson’s first as head coach, the Chicago Bears ranked third in rushing yards and yards per […]
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about TE Colston Loveland‘s work ethic and expressed excitement to see whether he can make a second-year jump. “I love what he brings to the table,” Johnson said, via Bears Wire. “He’s one of the most consistent players I’ve been around. And that’…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said that he doesn’t plan to make the off-season easy on his team so that they’re prepared when the season starts. “You know, you got to pay a price if you want to have success in this league,” Johnson said, via Bears Wire. “I don’t think there’s any wa…
The Chicago Bears battled back and forth with the San Francisco 49ers on December 28th, 2025, in a primetime Sunday Night Football matchup that was a thing of offensive beauty. It featured five ties, 80 points, and 936 yards of offense. The visiting Bears tied the game up at 35 a…
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Three Bears on NFL Top 100 list CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco released his top 100 NFL players of 2026, and three Bears made that cut: Colston Loveland (No. 100), Caleb Williams (No. 70) and Joe Thuney (No. 55). Bears Film Study: Ben Johnson Unleas…
Bears The Bears signed WR Kalif Raymond as a free agent this offseason following his time with the Lions. Raymond said he’s excited to be reunited with HC Ben Johnson. “Listen if you’ve seen the way Ben works, to be able to be near him, to work with him, work for him, and all th…
Are the Minnesota Vikings leaving wins on the table because Kevin O’Connell isn’t putting in the late-night film sessions that Ben Johnson is doing with Caleb Williams in Chicago? Or is he? That’s the provocative question Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell tackle head-on in this we…
Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! For this 30-day challenge, we are exploring the absolutely worst hot take on the Chicago Bears. There are so many great candidates. The “Caleb is a bust” after his first season. The obsession over Caleb’s completion percentage, trying to take away from …
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked by reporters about what third-round WR Zavion Thomas has shown so far during the team’s rookie minicamp. “It’s what he showed at LSU and Mississippi State before then,” Johnson said, via the team website. “He’s got a long highlight reel in ter…
The Chicago Bears have been participating in offseason workouts recently as they gear up for the 2026 NFL season. The Bears are looking to build off the success of last season, when Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson led them on a surprise run to the divisional round of the NFC playo…
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program when minicamp wrapped up and we spoke with The Score’s Mark Grote to talk about it. Mark discusses Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, the offensive line, the defensive line, and if there i…
“My appreciation grew even more. I loved him during the season, but when you watch the self-scout after the year, I think this was a guy that played at a very high level,” Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson recently said about defensive end Montez Sweat. “I talked to him yester…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that QB Caleb Williams has the skill set and leadership abilities to take Chicago to the next level and compete for a championship. “It goes back to my first conversations I had with Caleb and those were he wants to win here in Chicago and he w…
The forthcoming team featured in the NFL-themed Christmas movie from Hallmark has been determined, and Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson seemed overjoyed to make the announcement. That’s right — da Bears will be featured in this year’s Holiday Touchdown movie from Hallmark, fo…
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are getting closer to the start of the 2026 season. So, yes, the clock is ticking to work out last-minute extensions and deals.
Entering the 2026 season, the Chicago Bears have collected a number of potent pass catchers for quarterback Caleb Williams to throw to. However, many still have to prove they can succeed at the NFL level consistently. Working in their favor is head coach Ben Johnson. If he wasn’t…
The Detroit Lions had a truly disappointing 2025 season. Detroit went 9-8 and missed the playoffs after securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC just one season before. Now the Lions have no excuses ahead of the 2026 season, at least on the offensive side of the ball. ESPN’s Bill Barnw…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said he isn’t concerned about the team figuring out his offense and added that QB Caleb Williams‘ ability to go off-script helps add another dimension that is impossible to plan for. “I feel like we’re so multiple in what we do and what we’ve put on tap…
The Chicago Bears are ready to up their game during the 2026 NFL season. Chicago made the playoffs during Ben Johnson’s first year as head coach. The Bears will want to make it even deeper in the postseason during his second season in Chicago. Locking down one offensive player co…
While the Chicago Bears traded away wide receiver DJ Moore, they still have plenty of firepower to work with in the passing department. They added even more ammunition when they selected fellow receiver Zavion Thomas in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Head coach Ben Johnso…
Bears Bears WR Kalif Raymond talked about what the team expects of him and his familiarity with HC Ben Johnson’s offense. “I’m just trying to feed off them,” Raymond said, via Bears Wire. “We have some guys here that can play some football. So, I’m just trying to feed off their j…
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams admitted he is having more fun this offseason in HC Ben Johnson’s offense, as he is familiar with the scheme and terminology. The new Madden cover athlete hopes that the more time that passes, the greater advantage his knowledge of the offense will p…
Bears Heading into year two under HC Ben Johnson, Bears DE Montez Sweat is prepared for the intense practices during training camp because of the results it can have on the season down the line. “He worked the s— out of us,” Sweat said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “We jus…
The professional journey of wide receiver Kaden Davis is rapidly evolving. This began last season when the Cleveland Browns elevated him from the practice squad ahead of a critical Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. This early exposure to high-stakes regular-season act…
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is showing impressive potential for opposing NFL defenses as he enters his second season. He has moved from “drowning” in complex playbook terminology to genuinely having “fun” while steering offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s high-powere…
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams explained what he hopes to accomplish to take the next steps in his career, including increasing his completion percentage and guiding the Bears to become one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses. “It’s just get the completion percentage up, keep…
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Caleb Williams says it’s “a hell of a lot more fun” in Year 2 in Ben Johnson’s offense Williams says last year at this time he felt like he was drowning trying to learn the offense. Bears TE Cole Kmet knows secret to sticking around, no matter…
The Chicago Bears skipped a couple of steps last season in their first year under Ben Johnson, as the former Detroit Lions offensive mastermind led the Bears to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. While Johnson has gotten a lot of the credit for the sudden rise of the Bears, an…
Head coach Ben Johnson got off to a strong start with the Chicago Bears, leading the franchise to their first NFC North title since 2018. Johnson and the Bears will now enter the 2026 season trying to prove they aren’t a fluke and that they’ll be contenders for the foreseeable fu…
Entering his second season with third-year quarterback Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson recently made an eye-opening admission about his development in the Windy City. After an impressive 11-6 NFC North title campaign, Johnson remarked on the final day of mini…
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Bears Ben Johnson enters his second year as the Bears’ head coach after leading them to the NFC North title and Divisional Round. When asked what he learned last season, Johnson wants to improve his situational awareness and ensure his entire team is on the same page. “I’d like …
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears went from being a laughingstock in the NFL to a Super Bowl contender in just one season, and that's caught the attention of people covering the NFL.
Now that the Bears can't rely on DJ Moore, the second-year wideout will get more playing time.
The Chicago Bears enter Year 2 under Ben Johnson with bigger expectations and a more experienced Caleb Williams. Johnson sounds more comfortable with his evolution as a play caller. The Bears’ offense no longer carries surprise value after last season’s breakout. Opposing defense…
With the Chicago Bears preparing for the 2026 season, all eyes are on the offense to take another step, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. As the Bears look to level up for the 2026 season, Johnson would give insight into his excitement for the offense …
Ben Johnson’s arrival in the Windy City has undeniably had a huge impact on the Chicago Bears. In his first season as the NFC East franchise’s sideline boss, Johnson managed to steer the Bears to an 11-6 record — the most wins Chicago has had in a season since 2018, when the team…
Does it seem like Jaylon Johnson has been a member of the Chicago Bears for a long time? He was drafted by Ryan Pace for Matt Nagy’s team. He has had six different defensive coordinators in his career. He was a Bear for the duration of the Justin Fields era, then changed his jers…
Two-time Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson appears to be back and healthy after an injury-plagued 2025. @wiltfongjr with more here.
Depending on his asking price, it's a deal that realistically could happen before September.
Quarterback Caleb Williams proved to be a strong fit in Ben Johnson’s offense by leading the Chicago Bears on a run to the Divisional Round. In 2026, he is looking to prove his past season wasn’t a fluke while further reaching for his No. 1 pick potential. Helping him along the w…
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke highly of tight end Colston Loveland at a Bears press conference.
The Chicago Bears officially began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as the club prepares for the 2026-27 season. With head coach Ben Johnson further evaluating his team, the defense received a mixed bag of injury updates for three key players. Reports indicate that defensive end Day…
The Washington Commanders showed a lot of potential in 2024. Their then-rookie first-round quarterback, Jayden Daniels, had one of the best first-year seasons ever. En route to a Rookie of the Year title, Daniels had 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns through the air to go with 891 ru…
While the talk around the Chicago Bears focuses on a new stadium potentially being in Indiana, the team itself is looking to make some major noise in the NFC North and in the NFL in 2026. With the Bears looking to level up next season, head coach Ben Johnson would speak on what t…
In an exclusive interview, Bears coach Ben Johnson detailed "the challenge" he's laying out for Caleb Williams in the QB's third NFL season.
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson told reporters that the players in his quarterback room know what is expected of them and should feel more comfortable now that they have had more than one year in his system. “Everyone knows what the expectations are in the building, what meetings look…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about the center competition between Garrett Bradbury and rookie Logan Jones, following the retirement of C Drew Dalman. “The ball is in his court as far as I’m concerned,” Johnson said of Bradbury, via ESPN.com. “He understands that, just like wi…
The Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined Travis and Jason Kelce on the latest episode of their podcast “New Heights.” The episode, which was released Wednesday, touched on everything from Williams’ top throws from last season and being named the EA Sports Madden NFL 2…
Seeing the Chicago Bears in the national spotlight is going to take some getting used to, but after decades of mostly irrelevance as a franchise, the Bears seem to have the two most important pieces of the puzzle figured out. Head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams …
Bears fans on X had mixed reactions to Bears coach Ben Johnson's comments regarding Caleb Williams gracing the cover of Madden NFL 27.
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Quarterback Caleb Williams made history by becoming the first-ever player of the Chicago Bears to be featured on the cover of Madden NFL. The cover of the 2027 edition of the highly popular video game was officially released by EA Sports on Tuesday, showing Williams attempting to…
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson is impressed by WR Luther Burden and the way he has made big plays during the offseason workouts so far. It sounds like Johnson will be involving Burden heavily in his offense when the time comes. “I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now, just how he’s…
Injuries kept cornerback Kyler Gordon off the field for most of the 2025 season and it's been more of the same during the Bears' offseason program.
On Wednesday, it was announced that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be on the cover of Madden 27. When asked about it, head coach Ben Johnson was virtually speechless, per Ian Rapoport. All he could do was muster up two words: “No reaction.” #Bears coach Ben Johnson…
The Chicago Bears are currently gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, hoping to build off last year’s trip to the divisional round. The Bears have made some additions to the roster this offseason, and recently learned that quarterback Caleb Williams would be the cover athlete for t…