The 2024 Chicago Bears were among the most disappointing teams in the NFL. Then-rookie quarterback Caleb Williams played well given the circumstances, but many in the fanbase expected much more, and after a brutal 5-12 season, a major change was needed.
You get the sense that unless GM Ryan Poles hits this coaching search out of the park. He was going to be out of a job, and oh boy, did he get it right. Ben Johnson may end up being one of the best decisions this franchise ever made. Not only did the Bears make the playoffs this year, but they also had more than double the wins they had in 2024, and they won the NFC North in shocking fashion.