The Chicago Bears just snagged a head coach with one goal in mind: break records. Ben Johnson, the newly minted head coach, is stepping into a major challenge, and he’s not backing down.
The record he’s eyeing: A 30-year-old Bears QB record that’s been gathering dust for far too long.
Ben Johnson Promises To End Bears’ 30-Year QB Drought
The Bears have been waiting for a 4,000-yard passer and a 30-touchdown QB for over 30 years.
But guess what? New head coach Johnson just dropped a mic-worthy promise: “We’re getting it done. No question.”
No more historical droughts. Johnson’s got his eyes set on ending the Bears’ unique claim as the only team in the NFL to never have a 4,000-yard passer or a 30-touchdown QB. The Bears’ record holder — Erik Kramer, who hit a solid 3,838 yards back in ’95, but c’mon, now it’s 2025, and it’s time to level up.
"Will you please promise that at some point during Ben Johnson's tenure the Bears will have a 4,000 passing yards and 30 passing TDs quarterback?" 👀 — @DannyParkins
"We're getting it done. No question." 🫡 — Ben Johnson
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— Breakfast Ball (@BrkfstBallOnFS1) January 23, 2025
Johnson isn’t just talking big — he’s got the goods. A product of the Lions’ offense (Jared Goff), he’s the architect of a high-flying passing attack. But let’s be clear: he’s not abandoning the run game. “First, we gotta run the ball,” he quipped, nodding to the Bears’ solid ground game last year.
So, will Johnson get the Bears their historic QB? With his offense-minded vision, it’s clear: the team’s throwing its way into a new era. Time to stop talking about it and start getting it done. And it’ll take work, with the Bears ranking No. 30 in PFN’s Offense+ metric.
Ben Johnson Targets NFC North Talent for Bears’ Defensive Overhaul
Johnson is on the prowl to poach another NFC North rival, this time eyeing Minnesota Vikings’ passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the defensive coordinator gig.
After the trainwreck that was 2024 (seriously, can we forget that?), Johnson’s been busy reshaping the Bears’ future. He’s already proven his offensive wizardry in Detroit, but now it’s time to revamp that defense. Jones, boasting two decades of coaching experience with legends like Brian Flores and Vance Joseph, could be the defensive savior the Bears need.
But hold up, Jones isn’t alone in the DC race. Dennis Allen, the ex-Saints head coach, and Rams assistant coach Aubrey Pleasant are also in the mix. So yeah, Johnson’s not taking any chances here.
The Bears are ripping apart the old coaching staff after a season that can only be described as “disastrous.” Gone are interim coaches and offensive masterminds, so it’s all about fresh blood now. Johnson’s got his work cut out, but with these power moves, he’s showing the Bears are ready to break out of the NFC North basement.
With Johnson calling the shots and a defense coming into focus, the Bears’ rebuild might just get interesting, real fast. Don’t blink.