The Chicago Bears have an intriguing new candidate in mind for their open offensive coordinator position. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the

Ben Johnson is set to interview the first candidate for his offensive coordinator opening. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested an interview with Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree.

Johnson was considered the best candidate in this coaching cycle, and he was hired sought after as the Bears fended off the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars for his services. Johnson is known for his offensive prowess and leadership, and he's a perfect fit for Chicago.

Detroit Lions are bracing to lose OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn. Here's a prediction on where the top NFL head coach candidates will land.

“Does not sound like Bears will be a destination for Lions OL coach Hank Fraley. Perhaps Ben Johnson does get an assistant from Detroit to join him but Fraley is not expected. Johnson isn’t going to raid Dan Campbell ’s staff,” Biggs wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and now the attention has turned to Johnson building his coaching staff. Johnson preached the importance of surrounding himself with experienced coaches that he can lean on,

The Bears introduce Ben Johnson as new head coach, continuing a trend started with Sean McVay. Johnson isn't the youngest in the NFL, but he's close.