The Chicago Bears will look very different under head coach Ben Johnson in 2025. They could be active in free agency to get him all the pieces he needs to get the Bears back to the playoffs. While listing potential landing spots for free-agent running backs, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox listed the Bears as a… Continue reading Bears could steal $5 million Pro Bowler away from Vikings this offseason
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3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The offseason has already begun for the Minnesota Vikings. Their unfortunate loss to the Los Angeles Rams kicked off that reality exactly one week ago. While NFL free agency is still over a month away, the coaching carousel is already spinning at breakneck speeds. And just because the Vikings aren’t in… Continue reading 3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired HC Ben Johnson said his message to the team is to be focused on winning “now.” “Our mission starting this spring is to win and to win now. I get goosebumps right now just thinking about being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. I know exactly what this role and… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been on coach watch for weeks as defensive coordinator Brian Flores has drawn some interest from the Jaguars, Bears, and Jets for their vacant head coach spots. However, all three have hired different candidates. While there could be some late traction with the Saints or Raiders, so… Continue reading Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The presence of Bears president Kevin Warren turned some quality candidates away from Chicago, but new Bears HC Ben Johnson went into the meeting with him and owner George McCaskey with an open mind and eventually decided that the situation was good enough for him to leave Detroit. “Second, there was the presence of… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive backs coach/passing… Continue reading Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Monday Night Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Bears vs Vikings Matchups
Matchup We Love – RB Aaron Jones Aaron Jones should be in for a strong game in Week 15. Opposing running backs are averaging 4.95 yards per carry against this Bears defense this season, and Jones just ran for 106 yards and one touchdown against this front seven back in Week 12. So, fantasy managers… Continue reading Monday Night Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Bears vs Vikings Matchups
Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach
There’s a children’s song that says, “it’s a small world after all”, and this week I was reminded of that when I discovered I have a “connection” if you will, to the new Head Coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson. Minnesota Vikings fans are all too acquainted with Johnson as he was until earlier… Continue reading Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach
Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
The NFL world was turned upside down on Monday afternoon when the unthinkable happened: Ben Johnson finally took a head coaching job. The now-former Lions offensive coordinator made the leap to lead a team of his own, but he isn’t traveling far. Not only is Ben Johnson not going beyond Detroit, but he isn’t having to… Continue reading Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
Bears interview Vikings DC Brian Flores for head coaching job – NBC Chicago
The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job Saturday. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota’s defense the last two seasons after a stint as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach for Pittsburgh in 2022. That came after he was Miami’s head coach for three years, going… Continue reading Bears interview Vikings DC Brian Flores for head coaching job – NBC Chicago