The Chicago Bears are officially embarking on a new chapter after having hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the franchise's 19th head coach. The hire was officially announced by the organization on Tuesday, and Bears general manager Ryan Poles issued a statement regarding the move.
"Throughout our search process, I was thoroughly impressed by Ben's character, intelligence, leadership and ability to connect. A progressive offensive mind, Ben's plan for all three phases of our team, which is centered on creating a winning and competitive environment, became evidently clear. Meeting with Ben and gaining an understanding of his process and vision, the more confident we became that Ben is the right leader for our team and that he and I will be great partners in building our team and shaping our franchise for long-term success," said Poles.
