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Chicago Bears: Questions surface about Ben Johnson’s mental aptitude

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerJanuary 2, 20253 Mins Read
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson talks with fans on the sidelines during pregame warmups before their game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Created:
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No NFL head coaching candidate is being linked to another team in this cycle like Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is to the Chicago Bears.

Johnson reportedly wanted the Bears job in the 2024 offseason. However, general manager Ryan Poles decided to give Matt Eberflus another crack at it with a rookie quarterback’s development hanging in the balance. The decision ultimately backfired as Eberflus was fired the day after Johnson’s Lions got the better of Chicago on Thanksgiving.

Johnson is not a rookie to head coaching interviews. He interviewed for gigs with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts after the 2022 season. He interviewed with the Carolina Panthers last year and removed his name from consideration for the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks gigs.

Ben Johnson isn’t good at interviews

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Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches a replay against Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

 

It appeared Johnson didn’t want those jobs. However, a new wrinkle has surfaced about the 38-year-old coach. Per ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, there are questions about Johnson’s capacity to lead an NFL franchise. He apparently isn’t great at interviews.

“Yes, the whispers about him struggling in certain interview settings in the past are there, but Johnson says he has learned from the experience,” Fowler wrote.

While Johnson might be better in a head coaching interview, one has to remember any incoming head coach of the Bears would have to deal with Chicago’s media, not something for the faint of heart.

Would Johnson make a good head coach for the Chicago Bears?

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), left, talks to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson before a play against Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

 

Graziano is concerned about Johnson’s ability to transition from being an offensive coordinator to head coach.

“No question about it, Johnson would be a huge help for Williams as an offensive playcaller and play designer,” Graziano wrote. “But the question when bringing in the hot coordinator of the moment is what kind of head coach he will be.” 

The front office should be able to filter whether Johnson is capable of being a head coach in the league. However, there also should be healthy skepticism that Poles can decipher that problem. In addition to choosing Eberflus, Poles passed on offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to hire Shane Waldron. Waldron lasted weeks shorter than Eberflus did in 2024.

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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches a play against Tennessee Titans during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.
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