New Bears coach Ben Johnson mentioned Wednesday he’s discovered “alignment” with common supervisor Ryan Poles.
In his introductory press convention, Johnson checked out Poles, who was seated within the entrance row.
“We’re going to win in lockstep each step of the best way,” he mentioned.
Requested why he selected the Bears, he was blunt.
“The individuals,” he mentioned.
The day the Bears defined the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus, president/CEO Kevin Warren mentioned the group would retain Poles and that he can be the purpose particular person for the job search. Warren dominated that press convention, although, issuing an eight-and-a-half minute opening assertion. That led many across the league to wonder if Poles was actually in cost.
Poles was. He selected Johnson, who mentioned that he felt a reference to the GM regardless of solely assembly nearly. Poles researched Johnson and reached out to their mutual aquaintances. Johnson and his agent did their homework, too.
“This roster is already loaded with expertise,” Johnson mentioned.
Johnson’s alignment with Poles is notable, on condition that he had a possibility to assist hand-pick a common supervisor had he determined to affix the Raiders. The Raiders interviewed GM candidate Lance Newmark, who labored with Johnson in Detroit earlier than leaving for the Commanders final season, with the thought the 2 may group up.
As Johnson climbed by way of staffs at Boston Faculty and on the Dolphins and Lions, he wrote his “guide” on offense and mixed it with an uncanny really feel for play-calling.
It was simple to roll your eyes two weeks in the past Wednesday when Warren painted the Bears’ head-coaching job as the most effective obtainable vacation spot within the league.
