Ben Johnson highlighted his ability to rise to each challenge while he was a position coach and coordinator but one possible danger could be unchecked now as the man in charge.

There's been plenty of excitement with the Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and rightfully so. Johnson led a top-five Detroit Lions for the past couple of seasons, and he's the perfect guy to help develop quarterback Caleb Williams.

The Chicago Bears off-season is underway, and the next step of this long offseason is free agency. Head coach Ben Johnson will work with GM Ryan Poles to determine who they should try to sign in this year’s free agency class.

Displayed in a wicker chair on the front porch of Ben Johnson’s boyhood home, atop a hill 15 minutes southeast of downtown, is a framed sign with North Carolina Tar Heels logos that reads, “Whatever It Takes.

Allen has been a brilliant defensive mind in the past, and the Bears are hoping that it continues in Chicago. With Johnson mostly focusing on calling plays, having great chemistry with Allen will be very important because having a great offense won't matter if they can't stop the other team.

Former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery had a clear message about what kind of coach Ben Johnson is.

NEW ORLEANS — As the Bears limped to the end of their disappointing season, wide receiver DJ Moore kept an eye on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He suspected the Bears’ front office wanted to hire him as their head coach after firing Matt Eberflus.

After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022, Johnson now joins Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, in a division full of rivalries, and bright minds.

Ben Johnson has his work cut out for him with the Bears, because his gig now includes so much more than just being an offensive guru.