Especially if he's getting paid like this, Johnson has a lot to prove once he takes the reigns in Chicago. The mandate is clear: the Bears will be looking for their first playoff appearance since 2020, and a better record than the dismal 5–12 with which they rounded out this current season.

After hiring head coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears now need to set their sights on building an offensive line to protect Caleb Williams

Ryan Poles knew whom he wanted. The Bears interviewed at least 17 candidates for their head coach position. One stood out above the rest. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made it clear with