Yahoo Sports Bears fans ready to welcome Ben Johnson to Chicago as head coach
The Chicago Bears were blown out by the Detroit Lions in a 34-17 loss Sunday at Soldier Field. And while Chicago is headed for an early offseason -- where they face some big questions, including at head coach -- there was reason to smile given the bright future of quarterback Caleb Williams and his potential next head coach.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered the favorite for the Bears head coaching job, had his first informal interview in Week 16, where he showcased why he'd be the perfect guy to develop Williams and finally breathe life into what's historically been a putrid offense.
If Bears fans weren't excited about the possibility of Johnson as Chicago's next head coach, they certainly should be after Sunday's game, where Johnson showcased the NFL's top offense and a vision of what he could bring to the Bears.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Johnson is "intrigued" by the Chicago coaching vacancy, and ESPN's Courtney Cronin reported that Johnson is expected to interview for the opening this offseason. Is Johnson at the top of the Bears list? It certainly sounds like he is among fans.
Bears fans ready to welcome Ben Johnson as head coach
Give Ben Johnson whatever he wants lol
— Corey Wootton (@CoreyWootton) December 22, 2024
Bears fans at Soldier Field when Ben Johnson tries to get on the team bus. pic.twitter.com/GQ9KvjacW2
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) December 22, 2024
The Bears coaching search is over. pic.twitter.com/o6vFOkeuhl
— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 22, 2024
You cannot convince me that Ben Johnson calling this kind of stuff against the Bears isn't just him doing a pre-interview https://t.co/4NmkheJXvR
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) December 22, 2024
Now why would Ben Johnson burn such a cool play design in a blowout meaningless game? Maybe he wanted to show off to the Bears decision makers pic.twitter.com/XX6u7X0mw2
— Matthew Peterson (@MatthewPetey) December 23, 2024
The best takeaway from today’s Bears game?
Ben Johnson knows Caleb Williams is the real deal.— Dave (@dave_bfr) December 22, 2024
Lord, I see what you have done for the Lions and I want that (Ben Johnson) for us. pic.twitter.com/zrWuW3Y9rz
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) December 22, 2024
Bears fans to Ben Johnson after seeing the Lions’ offense today pic.twitter.com/966kg2vMR2
— Matt Lindner (@mattlindner) December 22, 2024
Ben Johnson auditioning for the Bears job today https://t.co/3BGqP4THgM pic.twitter.com/68BcGhsiDU
— Fire Ryan Day (@blackgodwayne) December 22, 2024
So Obvious Ben Johnson wants to coach The #Bears. He literally called a fake stumble play in front of the CHI owners in the press box. https://t.co/ldTEe8OT19
— 🗽Sam (@PolesIsHim) December 22, 2024
Caleb Williams is doing a good job showing Ben Johnson why he should come coach for the Chicago Bears today.
— Daniel Coltun (@danielcoltun) December 22, 2024
If the Bears want him, and Ben Johnson wants to be the Bears head coach - this play might have just sealed the deal. https://t.co/5Oaasvnfy4
— Michele Steele (@MicheleSteele) December 22, 2024
Ben Johnson had a great audition in front of a very disgruntled Bears crowd today
— Spoopy🎃 (@SpoopyGG) December 23, 2024
Ben Johnson is making #Bears fans happier than the actual team😭😂
Yeah I need this man to coach the Bears ASAP https://t.co/glkN1V8n15— Isaac🐻 (@LastWordOnBears) December 22, 2024
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears fans ready to welcome Ben Johnson to Chicago as head coach
