The Bears didn't waste any time finalizing plans to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their next head coach, according to multiple reports. Why it matters: Johnson was considered the best head coaching candidate this offseason after guiding the explosive Detroit Lions offense.

Former Boston College football staffer Ben Johnson is being hired to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to a report from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero.

Ben Johnson is set to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, and he is already assembling his staff with some familiar faces in mind. Johnson is looking to hire former New O