Ben Johnson press conference: Live updates from the Chicago Bears head coach introduction
It's a new day for the Chicago Bears.
Ben Johnson has put pen to paper, and he's officially the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Follow along with us as we have live updates from Ben Johnson's introductory press conference as the Chicago Bears next head coach.
Ben Johnson press conference live updates
Ben Johnson's introductory remarks
Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams
Ben Johnson takes questions from reporters
How Ben Johnson's hiring differs from other Chicago Bears coaching hires
This has felt like the case for arguably three of the team's last four hires, but there's an undeniably different air about the Bears welcoming Ben Johnson as the franchise's next head coach.
That's because Johnson's hiring is different, from the start of everything to the triumphant finish line as Johnson walked through the doors of Halas Hall to an abundance of cheers.
"We are elated to welcome Ben and his family to the Bears and the greatest city in the world," Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey said in a written statement. "Ben’s leadership, poise, preparation and detail are evident. We certainly appreciate the first-class manner in which he approached this process. We are excited to see him lead our Bears."
The beginning was a little interesting, turning the clock back to Dec. 2. Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren and Bears general manager Ryan Poles sat at Halas Hall discussing the decision to fire Matt Eberflus.
Everything came to an end Tuesday when the Bears officially hired Johnson.
What made Johnson's hire different from past head coaching hires starts with the team's process. The Bears interviewed 17 candidates for their head coaching position, which is a stark contrast to Poles' first coach hiring in 2022.
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How the Chicago Bears hiring Ben Johnson differs greatly from past head coaching hires
Ben Johnson's hiring is different, from the start of everything to the triumphant finish line as Johnson walked through the doors of Halas Hall to an abundance of cheers.