By Mummy Grace 
The Chicago Bears are in a rough spot, and that might even be an understatement. Let’s be real—it’s been a brutal season. They’re stuck in a 10-game losing streak, and Week 18 against the Packers doesn’t look like it’s going to break the trend. Thursday’s painful 6-3 loss to the Seahawks just added another chapter to this nightmare season, which already includes a 34-17 spanking by the Lions in Week 16.
What’s Going On With the Bears?
Here’s the deal: General Manager Ryan Poles passed on some serious QB talent in the 2023 NFL Draft. No C.J. Stroud, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, or Drake Maye for Chicago. Instead, they put all their chips on Caleb Williams, the hotshot from USC. On paper, it made sense—Williams was a stud in college. But in reality? His rookie season has been a mess, and it’s one of the big reasons Poles gave head coach Matt Eberflus the boot.
Word on the street is that Eberflus lost the locker room, and even Williams, their supposed franchise savior, was reportedly done with him. So now the Bears are looking for someone to not only salvage Williams but also drag the entire team out of the abyss. No pressure, right?
Enter Ben Johnson
If you’ve been paying attention to the Detroit Lions (painful for Bears fans, I know), you’ve seen what their offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, has done. He took Jared Goff—yes, that Jared Goff—and turned him into a Pro Bowl QB. Goff was basically NFL purgatory material before Johnson worked his magic. So, the big question is: could Johnson do the same for Caleb Williams?
Imagine the Bears snagging Johnson and making him the head coach. Not only would he get a chance to mold Williams into an elite QB, but it’d also be a sweet move to steal talent from a division rival. That’s like a double win.
The Catch
There’s a catch, of course. Poles’ job might not be safe if this losing trend keeps up. If he hires Johnson and things still don’t improve, both could be out the door sooner than later. Plus, Johnson has been picky about taking a head coaching gig. He’s not going to jump into a dumpster fire unless he’s sure there’s water to put it out.
But honestly, if Poles and the Bears don’t at least try, they’re risking wasting Williams’ prime years—and let’s not forget, they picked him as the top guy for a reason. His raw talent and football IQ could make him a superstar, but only if he’s got the right guidance.
What’s Next?
It’s crunch time for the Bears. They’ve got to figure out who’s going to lead this team into the future. If they land Johnson, it could be the start of something special—or at least the end of this never-ending trainwreck. One thing’s for sure: Bears fans deserve better than this, and they’re not going to wait around forever.
So, Chicago—what’s it going to be?