Chicago Bears fans have a reason for optimism about the future of the franchise after reports indicated the team will hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the franchise's new head coach.
Of course, the development of Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick of the 2024 draft, is crucial for the Bears going forward, and Johnson may be the best possible coach to maximize Williams's potential. Some exciting trick plays could be in the cards for Chicago in 2025, and the combination of Williams's strong arm and Johnson's creative play calling has the fan base fired up.
It's a hire that Bears fans have been coveting ever since Matt Eberflus was fired back in November, and the fan base was elated after the deal reached its final stages. Social media erupted with excited Bears fans celebrating the statement hire.
WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) January 20, 2025
Think of all the cool plays.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 20, 2025
#Bears pic.twitter.com/3CBOqiNx2T
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) January 20, 2025
Andddd there you have it Bears fans. Caleb Williams has his teacher for his future in Ben Johnson. @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 20, 2025
Hearing reports the Bears Are Back.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) January 20, 2025
Everything about this hire screams Caleb Williams…you couldn’t ask for a better guy for the job to teach Caleb.
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 20, 2025
Concepts, routes, & timing will all be so much better.
Vibe right now: pic.twitter.com/0osgOZBSsh
— Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) January 20, 2025
Ben Johnson wanted Chicago.
— Dave (@dave_bfr) January 20, 2025
Not Las Vegas. Not Jacksonville.
He wanted to work with Caleb Williams.
It's a new dawn in Chicago.
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