The rumors connecting Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy continue to get warmer as the regular season nears an end for Chicago. Johnson, who has been an overwhelming favorite for the Chicago job from oddsmakers,

The Bears need a new head coach and Ben Johnson seems like a good fit but both sides seem to have apprehension about the other.

The Lions' offensive coordinator seems to have turned it up a notch since Matt Eberflus was fired — with Jameson Williams' hook-and-ladder TD the latest wrinkle that says, “I’m more than just a hot coordinator.

Both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have garnered head coaching interest in the past, and that interest is expected to reach a fever pitch this offseason with both having success and playing a critical role in Detroit's 13-2 start.

We have entered the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season, and the head coaching cycle is about to pick up some serious steam. One of the top options available in this cycle is Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,