Rapoport: Caleb Williams was a big reason Ben Johnson chose Chicago 'The Insiders'
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Quarterback Caleb Williams was a big reason Ben Johnson chose the Chicago Bears.
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Yahoo SportsThe Bears needed to hire a coach to support Caleb Williams. With Ben Johnson, did they achieve it?
Yes, consider him a fan of the Johnson hire. Hiring a head coach who calls plays, and thus won’t bolt for a promotion elsewhere, can create an offensive advantage.
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Bears reportedly finalizing deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach
The hiring should be good news to Bears QB Caleb Williams.
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Caleb Williams addresses being catfished by person pretending to be Ben Johnson: 'It was a classic prank'
A video of Williams being tricked by a young kid pretending to be the Lions offensive coordinator (and Bears head coach candidate) went viral last week.
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Caleb Williams on what he'd like in a Bears head coach: 'Selfishly, I want an offensive-minded guy'
After firing Matt Eberflus midseason, Chicago is casting a wide net for a new head coach — and Williams has some ideal qualities in mind.
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Breaking down 5 key questions that will guide Bears’ coaching search. Some candidates ‘will surprise you’
The development of QB Caleb Williams will be a big factor in the decision. But the team will weigh a coach’s offensive background alongside the staff he brings in, the scheme he envisions and the culture he can build.
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Texans WR Diontae Johnson not expected to play vs. Ravens, his former team, on Wednesday
Diontae Johnson won't make his Texans debut on Christmas Day.
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Bears interim coach says there was 'no confusion' in timeout-wasting sequence: 'I just changed my mind'
Even by Bears standards, this loss to the Seahawks was a frustrating one.
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NFL Winners and Losers: Bears embarrass themselves again; who will coach this mess in 2025?
The Bears looked again like one of the worst teams in the NFL.
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In the biggest game of his life, Ohio State's Will Howard rose to another level
Howard has had plenty of ups and downs throughout his college football career, but he'll finish it a champion after a historic title run that'll live forever in Buckeyes lore.
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Ohio State QB Will Howard sets new CFP title game standard with sizzling start in win over Notre Dame
Quinshon Judkins took a co-starring role as Ohio State got off to one of the most dominant offensive starts in national championship game history.
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'Sling the rock and trust your guys': How Riley Leonard made himself an Irish legend despite Notre Dame's title game loss
Riley Leonard's early fireworks couldn't lift Notre Dame to a win in the title game, but he cemented himself in Irish lore with a gritty effort.
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College Football Playoff: The 5 key plays from Ohio State's national championship win over Notre Dame
The Buckeyes scored on their first five possessions of the game.
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Dallas Cowboys coaching search: Who will be the next head coach under Jerry Jones?
Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys’ list of head coaching candidates as Jerry Jones searches for Mike McCarthy’s replacement.
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Celtics hand Warriors their biggest home loss in the Steve Kerr era in 40-point blowout
The reeling Warriors have now gone 9-18 since a 12-3 start and fallen to the outside looking in at the Western Conference play-in race.
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Matthew Stafford feels like he has football left to play following Rams' playoff loss
Stafford will be 37 years old going into next season.
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Colts reportedly hiring dismissed Bengals DC Lou Anarumo to run defense under Shane Steichen
The Bengals fired Anarumo on Jan. 6 after fielding the NFL's 25th ranked defense and missing the playoffs.
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Playoff Asked & Answered: We’re all tired of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs by now
By every measure, Mahomes has struggled this year, and yet he has the Kansas City Chiefs one win away from another Super Bowl appearance.
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Men's basketball AP poll: Iowa State slips as Auburn survives chaotic week in the SEC
Cooper Flagg and Duke moved up to No. 2 after a 25-point blowout win at Boston College on Saturday.
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Australian Open Day 9: Madison Keys upsets Elena Rybakina, Jannik Sinner overcomes illness into quarterfinals
Keys won her ninth consecutive match, while Rybakina struggled through a back injury.
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Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ latest playoff frustration, fueled by turnovers and Mark Andrews’ drop — 'Tired of this s***'
You could see it in his fidgeting and feel it in his energy. The frustration is there for the QB who is going to have this loss mostly attributed to his two turnovers rather than what happened after them.