Breaking news : Lions OC Ben Johnson Sends Message on Bears QB Caleb Williams

 

If the Chicago Bears wind up interviewing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy during the 2025 offseason, they won’t need to ask him what he thinks about starting quarterback Caleb Williams

 

 

Prior to Week 16’s game between the two franchises, Johnson fielded a question about Williams during his weekly press conference and couldn’t contain his smile when he spoke about the Bears’ rookie quarterback and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft.

 

There’s no question this guy is talented,” Johnson said with a smile. “I remember standing on the sideline last game, and you can hear the ball whistle by you. He’s got quite a fastball and has some creativity to him. Can extend plays and is accurate down the field as well.”

 

Johnson’s comments are bound to pique the interest of Bears fans begging the team to hire — or, at the very least, strongly consider — him as their next head coach. He has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s top young offensive play-callers over the past four seasons with the Lions, including three as their offensive coordinator (2022-24).

 

If the Bears can hire Johnson, his pairing with Williams could create the foundation for a high-octane passing offense that Chicago has been lacking for many years, especially with other weapons — D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet — already in place