Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has expressed his admiration for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, calling him “talented” and praising his ability to extend plays and make accurate throws down the field. Johnson’s comments come as the Bears are expected to consider him for their head coaching vacancy in the 2025 offseason.
Johnson has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s top young offensive play-callers, and his pairing with Williams could create a high-octane passing offense for the Bears. The team has been lacking a strong passing attack for many years, but with Williams and other talented players like D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and Cole Kmet, they have the potential to be a formidable offense.
The Bears are expected to interview Johnson for their head coaching position, along with other offensive-minded candidates, as they look to find the right fit to maximize Williams’ talents. However, Johnson’s popularity may create problems for the Bears, as he is likely to draw interest from multiple teams seeking a head coach.
Johnson has already interviewed with several teams in the past and has said that he feels more prepared to be a head coach now than he was in previous years. The Bears have a quarterback and resources to appeal to a candidate like Johnson, but they will face competition from other teams seeking their next head coach.
In a recent game against the Bears, Johnson’s creative play-calling was on display, as the Lions executed a trick play that resulted in a touchdown. The play was similar to one run by the Green Bay Packers against the Bears in the previous season, and it may have been a showcase of Johnson’s film-study skills and play-calling creativity in front of the Bears’ front office.
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