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
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Coach Johnson Joins B1G Today
Gopher Men’s Basketball head coach Ben Johnson joined B1G Today to recap a pair of wins and preview Saturday’s matchup against Oregon. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.
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
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
NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Lions Lions DB Ifeatu Melifonwu talked about his “frustrating” season that saw him deal with a host of injuries. “It was very frustrating,” Melifonwu said, via the team’s website. “Very frustrating battling the injury and coming back and starting my return to play and having a fluke injury keep me out again. I knew I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings
Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson is a matchup made for this type of moment
EAGAN, Minn. — Who will be the one to do it? To hear the clang of the bell, inch toward the middle of the ring and hurl his right fist at the other man? Will it be Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, or will it be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson? They are… Continue reading Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson is a matchup made for this type of moment
Press Conference: Coach Johnson Previews Thursday's Game Against #20 Purdue
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NFC Coaching Rumors: Ben Johnson, Sam Darnold, Bears, Saints, Vikings
Bears SI.com’s Albert Breer named the following candidates for the Bears HC opening: Browns consultant Mike Vrabel, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Vikings DC Brian Flores and former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll. NFL Media adds Lions OC Ben Johnson is expected to have some interest in the position as well after being… Continue reading NFC Coaching Rumors: Ben Johnson, Sam Darnold, Bears, Saints, Vikings
Iowa Hawkeyes Star Kaleb Johnson Lands Intriguing Draft Prediction
The Iowa Hawkeyes saw running back Kaleb Johnson put together a historical breakout season. He ended up breaking the school record for rushing touchdowns with 21. Now, Johnson is set to take his talents to the NFL. He has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and also will sit out of Iowa’s upcoming Music City… Continue reading Iowa Hawkeyes Star Kaleb Johnson Lands Intriguing Draft Prediction
Bears mailbag: Ben Johnson or bust? Evaluating Caleb Williams? Plus Week 15 picks
A win Monday night in Minnesota would continue one of the Bears’ quirkiest trends. Since the start of the 2022 season, they’re 3-1 on the road in Monday or Thursday games. The one loss came on Thanksgiving in Detroit, when they should’ve at least gone to overtime. In that same span, the Bears are 0-19… Continue reading Bears mailbag: Ben Johnson or bust? Evaluating Caleb Williams? Plus Week 15 picks