Opinions Of Ben Johnson Inside The NFL Are Even Higher Than You Think — With One Big Wrinkle

Ben Johnson arrived with plenty of fanfare in January of 2025. Everybody knew he’d had great success with the Detroit Lions as their offensive coordinator. What nobody knew was whether he could duplicate that in Chicago without all the talent the Lions had. Never mind the fact that he’d have to do it while also being the head coach of an organization that had been stuck in the cellar for years. They got their answer within a calendar year, as Johnson not only went 11-6 and made the playoffs but...