When word leaked shortly after the Lions got knocked out of the playoffs that the Bears planned to bring in Tennessee State coach Eddie George for an interview, then proceeded to hire Johnson the next day, it appeared as though George’s interview was primarily to get the Bears compliant with the Rooney Rule.
Tennessee State head coach Eddie George surprised everyone by interviewing for the Chicago Bears’ head coaching vacancy. Now, he’s sharing his thoughts on the process, explaining that he didn’t think the interview was just procedural—he truly felt he was being considered for the job.
Tennessee State football's Eddie George says the Chicago Bears cited his work as a coach and not his minority status for their interest in him.
Two days before he was announced as the Chicago Bears head coach, Ben Johnson coached in the NFC Divisional Round as the Detroit Lions took on the Washington Commanders. Tom Brady was on the call for FOX,
In an important podcast interview, the past dysfunction at Halas Hall is described and Ben Johnson's agent tells who deserves credit for turning things around.
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey gets a rare ‘W’ with the hiring of Ben Johnson as the franchise's next coach.
Joe Buck was a fairly divisive broadcaster when he first started calling NFL games, but most fans have come to appreciate what he brings to the broadcast
Ben Johnson understands how special Chicago is as a sports town, and he's determined to bring the Bears back to their winning ways.
Football commentator Joe Buck caught strays from Bears chairman George McCaskey on an unrelated topic about Tom Brady.
That was welcome news to Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey — who didn’t have to work to avoid Joe Buck. One of the more interesting side plots of that game was what Brady, might say about ...
Fortunately for Hightower, the feeling was mutual, and he was offered the chance to remain in the role that he's held since 2022. He's thrilled to be back because he loves the players he's worked with and is eager to help them reach the next level. The Texas native is also amped about how Johnson will approach special teams.