Throughout the NFL season, numerous reporters and analysts named Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, in part because Chicago has a promising young quarterback in 2024 rookie Caleb Williams.

When asked Monday about his impressions of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams highlighted how intrigued he was by watching the playcaller work opposite the Bears sideline in November and December.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson reportedly could return for another year if he does not like the head coaching openings.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams likely won’t get any say in their upcoming coaching search, but he’s paying attention to the top candidates. The favorite to get the job is Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and Williams watched him work in Detroit’s 31-9 win over the Vikings on Sunday to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

As the coaching carousel begins to take its spins around the league, there have been many names being connected to the Bears, including Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who is considered a top candidate in this cycle.

The Chicago Bears may have one less team interested in Ben Johnson as a head coach based on some new reporting.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to be a coveted head coaching candidate for vacancies around the NFL, and the Bears are certainly intrigued.