Ben Johnson Doesn’t Think Opposing Defenses Have Got a Bead on Bears Offense

Coach Ben Johnson doesn't think opposing defenses have bead on Bears' offense

A year after Johnson debuted his scheme, there’s no question defensive coordinators around the NFL have spent the offseason studying it, looking for an edge.

Hoge & Jahns | Bears Minicamp Report: How great will Ben Johnson’s offense be in 2026? - CHGO Sports

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE to break down the biggest question surrounding the 2026 season: just how dangerous can Ben Johnson’s offense become? The guys react to Ben Johnson’s latest comments on how he has evolved as a play caller and discuss the abundance of offensive weapons now surrounding Caleb Williams. Plus, are we overlooking Colston Loveland’s potential impact? Could the rookie tight end emerge as one of the most productive pass catchers on t…

Why Ben Johnson Is Right To Be Concerned About The Bears' Reliance On Late-Game Heroics

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t stupid. He is a student of the game of football. Few have studied the intricacies of this sport and its history quite like he has. That is why he had plenty of criticisms about how the Bears performed last season despite going 11-6 and winning the division. Their defense was among the worst in the league in most categories. Quarterback Caleb Williams had the lowest completion percentage of any starting …

Ben Johnson doesn’t think opposing defenses have got a bead on Bears offense

When the two were in Detroit together, Ben Johnson would let receiver Kalif Raymond in on the occasional secret. He’d show Raymond and play and tell him exactly how an opponent two weeks into the future would play it. “He’ll blurt something out, like, ‘Yeah, watch this. This same play … watch this in two weeks. …’” Raymond said Tuesday after the Bears‘ first of three mandatory minicamp practices. “He’s like, ‘I already know what this safety is g…