LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- In the aftermath of the Detroit Lions' loss in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, it didn't take long for Ben Johnson to realize where he wanted to continue his career.
From Johnson's view as Detroit's offensive coordinator from 2022-24, the Chicago Bears were a "sleeping giant." As he game-planned for his NFC North opponents in each of the last three seasons, no team in the division, Johnson said, gave him concern more than Chicago.
And of course, the offensive setup within the organization he'll be tasked with guiding past a disastrous 5-12 finish was particularly intriguing because of Caleb Williams.