Ben Johnson, Shula and Chicago Bears

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson makes history not seen since Don Shula in 1963
In leaving the Detroit Lions for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson makes NFL history that's 60 years in the making
Who was the last Lions coordinator to leave for a head coaching job before Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn?
Who was the last Lions coordinator to leave for a head coaching job before Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn? He’s in the Hall of Fame
BREAKING: Ben Johnson to Chicago, Door Opens For Shula to Raiders
After the Raiders' number one head coaching prospect Ben Johnson signed with Chicago, the Raiders may look west for their next head coach.
Ben Johnson first Lions coordinator to leave for head coach job since JFK was President
With Ben Johnson becoming Bears head coach, we wanted to know: Who was last Detroit Lions coordinator hired as a lead man? Some guy named Don Shula.
Ben Johnson is the 19th head coach of the Chicago Bears. Here’s a look at how past coaches fared — and when they left the franchise.
The Chicago Bears have had 18 head coaches in the franchise’s 100-plus-year history. Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the team’s 19th head coach. Some of the previous 18 were significantly more successful than others,
How the Bears’ new coordinators plan to work with Ben Johnson: 5 takeaways
Allen will get a firsthand look at Johnson’s magic and process as a member of the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff. Johnson’s offense beat Allen’s defense that day. The Lions quickly jumped out to a 21-point lead in the first quarter before holding off a Saints rally for a 33-28 win.
The Ben Johnson-Dennis Allen connection is new, but the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator sees ‘a really good fit’
It’s early yet. Dennis Allen barely has his new office settled at Halas Hall. So it’s difficult for the 52-year-old coach to deliver a concrete vision of what his Chicago Bears defense might look like in 2025.
Bears linked to former first-round pick who played for Dennis Allen, Ben Johnson
To help replace what Eberflus brought to the table, the Bears have also hired former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, who specializes in defense. Now they need to get t
New Bears DC Dennis Allen, OC Declan Doyle have their roles cut out
With Richard Hightower returning to run special teams, Coach Ben Johnson has the key pieces of his staff in place.
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