Tom Pelissero Just Kicked Ben Johnson To Bears Rumors Into Overdrive

Chicago Bears fans have been waiting for any sign of hope that the Ben Johnson rumors have actual legs. It has been reported for weeks that the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator has interest in the job, but most insiders have been hesitant to go all in on the possibility. They say he will take an interview, but nothing beyond that. Well, that seems to have changed. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network is one of the most well-connected in the industry and has broken Bears news several times in recent years.