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One of the main goals for Johnson as head coach is to build and develop Caleb Williams to the next level, where he can establish himself as the long-term franchise quarterback.
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LaFleur made his remarks to reporters while at the owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida (h/t Matt Schneidman of The Athletic).
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LaFleur, whose team went 1-5 against the Lions during Johnson's three seasons as Detroit's offensive coordinator (including season sweeps at the hands of Detroit in 2022 and in 2024), was asked about Johnson's comments during the NFL annual league meeting.
When the Bears interviewed Eddie George for their head-coaching vacancy, only to quickly give Ben Johnson the job, questions were raised about whether the interview with George was a sham, making a mockery of the Rooney Rule.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are proving to be a fantastic team evaluating prospects for the 2025 NFL draft.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday in Florida, Bears chairman George H. McCaskey lauded new coach Ben Johnson and discussed the franchise’s succession plan and stadium options.
"Ben Johnson took total advantage of the four-down game-management approach because he's a really, really good play caller, an evil genius, really," an NFL executive said in a Thursday piece by Mike Sando of The Athletic. "Losing him would almost be like the Rams losing Sean McVay."
The Chicago Bears and new head coach Ben Johnson will soon begin the team's 2025 offseason workout program. With just three weeks before the NFL Draft kicks off, having a chance to get eyes on the current roster before the Bears are on the clock at No.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNWhy the Chicago Bears get an additional voluntary minicamp this offseasonThe NFL announced the dates for its offseason workout program Thursday, and here's why the Bears get an extra voluntary minicamp.
Ben Johnson has had a palpable pep to him this week at the NFL owners meetings, the enthusiasm of a new coach eager to push the Chicago Bears forward.