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The Bears hired Ben Johnson in large part because of his offensive expertise and the hope that he’ll craft an ideal offense for young quarterback Caleb Williams. He’ll be responsible for a lot more than that, however, as a first-time head coach.
Johnson must work quickly to assemble his staff — the Patriots already have hired offensive and defensive coordinators — and it needs to include a reputable voice on defense. He described his philosophy on that side of the ball as mirroring the way he views offense.