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Ben Johnson, Lions and Chicago Bears

Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’

Ben Johnson started his interview with the Chicago Bears by declaring, “I want this job.” It made an impression. And that job is now his.

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Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears is a gut punch because he knows the Detroit Lions' recipe

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.

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Ben Johnson thankful for Lions, knew he wanted to stay in NFC North

He detailed his emotions after losing in the divisional round, why he wanted to stay in the NFC North and what went into his decision. Johnson spent the last six seasons with the Lions, growing from an offensive quality control coach to the league’s hottest offensive coordinator in that span.

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Lions GM Hypes 'Prime' Jared Goff Despite Ben Johnson's Exit: 'He Keeps Ascending'

After putting up MVP-caliber numbers in three seasons with Ben Johnson, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are facing a new challenge going into 2025 having ...

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Bears' Ben Johnson: Lions are still a 'juggernaut' even without him calling plays

New Chicago Bears head coach and former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said he wasn't emotionally prepared ...

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New Bears Coach Ben Johnson Takes Joy in Beating Packers’ Matt LaFleur

As offensive coordinator in Detroit, Ben Johnson and the Lions swept the Packers in 2022 and again in 2024. He is taking over ...

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Ben Johnson praises Lions players, organization in first press conference with Bears

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson officially joined the division rival Chicago Bears on Tuesday, and the ...

Ben Johnson replacement: 5 candidates to watch for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

The Lions have plenty of in-house options to replace Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator including Scottie Montgomery and ...

Lions GM Brad Holmes not worried about Jared Goff in post-Ben Johnson era

Ben Johnson will no longer be calling plays for Jared Goff, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes isn't worried about the quarterback's future.

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Bears coach Ben Johnson on leaving 'juggernaut' Lions: 'That runway has been built'

The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing OC Ben Johnson has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.

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Brad Holmes: Lions were prepared to lose Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn

Lions General Manager Brad Holmes says the coaching staff in Detroit will remain a strong one, despite losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to ...

Ben Johnson named a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been named a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year following his 2024 season as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions Podcast: Starting the offseason too early and coaching carousel action

The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available to watch or stream. Recorded live on YouTube on Wednesday night, this show is one we didn’t foresee talking about just yet. The end of ...

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