Analysis: The Bears coaching staff failed but there are some members of it who could be valued if given the chance by the in-coming Ben Johnson regime.

After the Chicago Bears’ disappointing 2024 season under head coach Matt Eberflus, the franchise decided quickly that it was time to move on. Eberflus was dismissed as the Bears head coach on Nov. 29,

The 38-year-old Johnson spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator under Dan Campbell and will replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired by the Bears on Nov. 29.

Al-Quadin Muhammad didn’t arrive as a member of the Detroit Lions until October. Signed to the practice squad after being released by the Cowboys, the seven-year vet needed some time to get used to the fourth defensive system he’d been a part of in a little over 18 months.

The Bears got their guy, hiring Lions' OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Here's a look at the winners and losers following the move.

Sure, Bears nation is red hot right now with Ben Johnson fever but there are concerns despite his impressive credentials and they center around his QB.

Johnson will take over a team with a lot of promise. The Bears went 5-12 last season. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showed a lot of skills, and the team started 4-2, before falling into a losing streak. Head coach Matt Eberflus was fired after arguably the biggest coaching gaffe of the year, mismanaging the clock in a 23-20 loss to the Lions.

The Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. The excitement is palpable, but Johnson also has mistakes to answer for.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the contract was being finalized.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday Johnson will be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. A new day in Chicago: The #Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources.

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was introduced as the new Chicago Bears head coach on Tuesday with a huge round of applause.