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Adam Schefter speculates on Ben Johnson’s interest in Bears

Adam Schefter speculates on Ben Johnson’s interest in Bears

After a disastrous ending to their Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus the next day, meaning another team will be looking for a new coach. There will likely be a list of candidates the Bears will look at, but there is one specific person they could be looking at, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“Everyone will be keeping an eye on Ben Johnson… And I think he might have some interest in that job. We’ll see if they can convince him to come to Chicago,” Schefter said.

Johnson was a candidate for several teams last season, but he decided to return to the Lions and try to finish what they started. So far, it’s safe to say he made the right decision as the Lions are 11-1 and arguably the best team in the league.

Can Ben Johnson help the Bears?

Ben Johnson is one of the best offensive masterminds in the league, and there is no doubt he could turn around the Bears. The team already has weapons like DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and D’Andre Swift, and a quarterback with talent like Caleb Williams can put them over the top. One of the main issues with the Bears this season has been their offense, and many people have criticized their failure to find consistency or rhythm.

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If Johnson is interested in the Bears’ coaching position, he should definitely take it as they already have what they need. Johnson could take the offense to where it needs to be, and it could be a drastic change from what it has been so far this season.

It will be interesting to see what happens with Johnson at the end of the season and what jobs he will ultimately apply for.