It's why a recent ranking of each new head coach's predicted win total in 2025 will frustrate Bears Nation. Johnson doesn't rank No. 1, or even No. 2. Instead, he ranks third among the new batch of HCs with a projected record of 9-8.

This prediction on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is a bit unexpected. Johnson, of course, came from the Detroit Lions.

Head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival to the Chicago Bears has brought an extreme level of hype over the Windy City. However, he wasn’t the only big name head coach hiring in the 2025 cycle. Johnson interviewed with nearly ever team that had an opening.