Sean McVay: Ben Johnson does a damn good job

Sean McVay has game-planned against Ben Johnson before, when Johnson was the Lions’ offensive coordinator. But Sunday’s matchup between the Rams and Bears will be the first contest between the two as head coaches. Asked what stands out about Johnson as a play-caller during his Monday news conference, McVay said he thinks Johnson does a great job.

Ben Johnson makes feelings clear on Rams QB Matthew Stafford

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will be going up against a familiar face in Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, as the two spent time together with the Detroit Lions. The Bears are coming off a comeback win over the Green Bay Packers,

Ben Johnson addresses Matt LaFleur beef after icy handshake, says Bears vs. Packers 'needs to be a rivalry'

The handshake that Johnson and LaFleur had on Saturday night was actually their third of the season. Their first meeting came in Week 14, when the Packers defeated the Bears, 28-21. This postgame embrace came off a bit icy as well.
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Sean McVay Makes Opinion Of Ben Johnson Clear Before Playoff Matchup

Two of the NFL's most innovative offensive-minded head coaches will collide when Sean McVay takes the Los Angeles Rams into Soldier Field for an NFC Divisional Round matchup against Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears.

Bears coach Ben Johnson trades kind words with Sean McVay a week after Matt LaFleur spat: 'He's in the upper echelon'

Turns out, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson doesn't hate every opposing coach he's set to face in the playoffs. Just days after Johnson's actions with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur raised eyebrows, the Bears' coach had nothing but good things to say about his next opponent, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay.

NFL world reacts to Ben Johnson-Matt LaFleur postgame handshake

When Ben Johnson was hired as Chicago Bears head coach, he made it clear that he "enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year" during his time as offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions. Following Saturday night's stunning 31-27 comeback win in the wild card playoffs, Johnson got his wish with Chicago.

Fact or Fiction: Should Lions Have Kept Ben Johnson, Fired Dan Campbell?

Just a quick history lesson. Bill Belichick, who went on to become one of the all-time great head coaches, had a stint with the Lions (1976-1977). He initially worked as an assistant special teams coach and then as the wide receivers/tight ends coach the following year.

Why Bears QB Caleb Williams choked up while saluting Ben Johnson

Caleb Williams got emotional giving Ben Johnson the game ball after the Bears' win over the Packers. Here's why.
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