The Chicago Bears have had a rough season, one that was expected to be exciting with Caleb Williams’ rookie year, but has instead been full of disappointment. The Bears even fired both their offensive coordinator and head coach before the season ended, with two games still to go. The search for a new head coach has become a major topic of conversation in Chicago, and it’s clear that the Bears plan to conduct a thorough search. However, NFL Insider Courtney Cronin’s latest report suggests that the Bears may want to rethink their plans after the season.
Caleb Williams is quietly putting together one of the most underrated seasons for a rookie quarterback.
Let’s break down the numbers:
In the 4th Quarter:
102/157 – 65%
988 yards
9 TD
1 INT
98.9 passer rating. pic.twitter.com/k7MbPM3Gv6— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 23, 2024
According to Courtney Cronin/ESPN, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson impressed during a close-up audition when the Bears were embarrassed in their most recent matchup. Courtney Cronin reported, “Sources confirmed to ESPN that Ben Johnson is expected to interview for the Bears head coaching vacancy.”
Sources confirmed to ESPN that Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator, is expected to interview for the Bears’ head coaching vacancy.
Chicago knows what needs to be done.
Given this update, Chicago should act quickly once the NFL season ends. Previous reports have indicated that Johnson is only willing to take interviews for jobs he’s genuinely interested in taking this coaching cycle. After participating in several interviews in the past few off-seasons, Johnson is being more selective this time around, which suggests that he’s open to taking the this Bears’ job.
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Ben Johnson is expected to interview for the Bears head coaching vacancy, per ESPN.
A couple of weeks ago, reports emerged that Ben Johnson will only take interviews for jobs he is willing to accept.
Chicago, it doesn't get any easier than this.https://t.co/KzQrahPCUP
— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 24, 2024
If the reports are true, Chicago could land the most sought-after coaching candidate on the market in recent memory. There’s no need to look elsewhere unless something unexpected happens during the interview with Johnson—though that’s unlikely.
The Bears coaching search is over. pic.twitter.com/o6vFOkeuhl
— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 22, 2024
After all, the Bears have already conducted extensive coaching searches in the past, including interviewing nine offensive coordinators last year before ultimately hiring Shane Waldron, which didn’t work out. It would make sense for the Bears to bypass another long search and simply hire Ben Johnson. He’s the right fit to help Caleb Williams reach his full potential.
Let’s be honest here. The reason why there’s a big debate about Caleb Williams’s several things. And I’m gonna go opposite. On the good side when the chips are down. He’s made some good plays usually in the second half or when the pressure is on, he is able to make a good play sometimes even a spectacular play. He’s also avoided throwing interceptions. he has ability to run, to extend the play with a possibility of a big gain. On the negative side: He often misses wide open receivers, sometimes it appears he’s staring at open receivers, but does… Read more »
To be honest, I seriously believe Ben Johnson will be the next head coach for the Bears. I think he understands what C Williams strengths are and has already shaped an outline in his mind how to utilize C Williams strengths to the best advantage and how to incorporate C Kmet into this offense in the same way he has done for S LaPorta. Give B Johnson C Williams, DJ Moore, C Kmet, R Odunze, D Swift and possibly K Allen to scheme game plans, and suddenly KC is in serious competition to being the ultra-football team. B Johnson would… Read more »
George will blow it. He’ll hire someone who ran a team 40 years ago to conduct the search. The next HC will be recruited from a 6-10 team, but he’ll be an outstanding citizen, and maybe a former boy scout.
He’ll come in here preaching hard work, playing for the guy next to you, and getting back to basics. He’ll run light practices and claim the key to winning on Sundays is being well- rested. He’ll say that he wants to be the player’s buddy.
Poles guys will SWOON…
@Krisanthony: How about Caleb setting the rookie record for most attempts without an interception (still active, FWIW). How about closing in on the all time record (about 70 away, he’ll come close if the final two games are typical and he doesn’t throw a pick, and could break it opening day next season). And he’s doing this while lighting it up in the fourth quarter (and third, and often second) for a team that can throw caution to the winds. At least he’s seeing defenders really well and avoiding throwing to them. And then there’s the eye test. He’s still… Read more »
Come on Dave. Really? In the 4th Q? You get that’s Jamis Winston, early years of Watson and Stafford? They light it up when their team is losing by 3 scores, right?
Caleb has been ok overall. But have we have learned to not believe terms like Generational? Nothing about Caleb’s rookie year screams s generational talent. He’s good, it would have been nice to have him with a coaching staff that knows something about QB’s