Bear Necessities: Recapping the Ben Johnson hiring

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The Bears officially hired Ben Johnson as the 19th head coach in franchise history last Tuesday. Chicago landed the top candidate in this coaching cycle, which garnered plenty of praise from fans, analysts and players alike. It was a busy week between Johnson's introductory press conference and beginning to build his coaching staff.

Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the week of Sunday, Jan. 26:

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• Mike Martz believes Bears got 'once-in-a-generation' coach in Ben Johnson

• New Bears HC Ben Johnson arrives at Halas Hall to a standing ovation

• David Montgomery had hilarious reaction to Bears hiring Ben Johnson

• Ben Johnson has a message for Bears fans

• Jon Gruden explains what makes new Bears HC Ben Johnson so special

• LOOK: Ben Johnson's kids take photo in front of Caleb Williams' locker

• Why the Bears' hiring of Ben Johnson is extra sweet

Ben Johnson press conference

• Bears fans react to Ben Johnson's introductory press conference

• Caleb Williams among Bears players in attendance for Ben Johnson's press conference

• Caleb Williams reacts to Bears hiring Ben Johnson as head coach

• Jaquan Brisker reacts to Bears hiring Ben Johnson as head coach

• Ben Johnson calls Bears roster 'sleeping giants'

• Ben Johnson delivered clear message to Bears players

• Ben Johnson plans to build Bears offense around Caleb Williams

• How Ben Johnson plans to bring accountability to Bears

• New Bears HC Ben Johnson delivers shot at Packers' Matt LaFleur

• Bears fan buys Kevin Warren a drink with a special request

• Ben Johnson made it clear he wanted the Bears' head coach job

• Ben Johnson believes Bears can make playoffs in 2025

• Caleb Williams played a big role in Ben Johnson choosing the Bears

• Amon-Ra St. Brown shares hilarious exchange with Ben Johnson after he joined Bears

• Caleb Williams describes first conversations with Ben Johnson

Bears coaching staff

• Bears hire Ben Johnson: Coaching staff rumors tracker

• Bears hiring Antwaan Randle El as assistant HC, WRs coach

• Bears to hire former Cowboys DBs coach Al Harris to coaching staff

• J.T. Barrett set to be Bears quarterbacks coach

• Bears zeroing in on Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator

• Bears not retaining these coaches from former coaching staff

• Bears expected to retain Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator

• Bears interview Bo Hardegree for offensive coordinator

• Bears request to interview Rams' Aubrey Pleasant for defensive coordinator

• Bears request to interview Vikings DBs coach Daronte Jones for DC

• Ben Johnson's 3 most important hires on Bears coaching staff

• Potential candidates for Bears offensive coordinator under Ben Johnson

NFL Draft

• 2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears land a top offensive tackle in first round

• 2025 NFL mock draft: Bears snag best left tackle in first round

• 2025 NFL mock draft: Bears shore up pass protection with first-round pick

Other headlines

• Top offensive guard could be available for Bears in free agency

• Ben Johnson promises Bears will make QB history during his tenure

• Matt Eberflus emerging as favorite for Cowboys defensive coordinator

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

• Equanimeous St. Brown sounds interested in returning to the Bears

• Could a reunion with Khalil Mack make sense for the Bears?

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bear Necessities: Recapping the Ben Johnson hiring