Ben Johnson is the apple of Chicago Bears fans' eyes. The Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is considered the heavy favorite for the job now that Mike Vrabel appears to be filling the void in New England. However, the race isn't over yet. Both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders seem determined to make strong pushes for his services. That means if Chicago wants him, they will have to make a concerted effort to make it happen. At the same time, it might be wise if they have contingency plans in case he goes elsewhere.
Courtney Cronin of ESPN has kept close tabs on the team's plan for the ongoing search. She uncovered that they would end their unusual practice of flying coaches in via regular airplanes rather than private jets. When asked on Waddle & Silvy who her prediction was for the next man in charge, Cronin did go with an offensive guy. It wasn't Johnson, though.
Joe Brady is somewhat overlooked by Chicago Bears fans.
That is rather surprising since he fits the criteria of what they want: a young offensive innovator who knows how to maximize the quarterback position. He's been doing this over the past five years, starting in 2019 when he helped Joe Burrow win a Heisman and national championship at LSU. That earned him an opportunity in Carolina, where he got a career-high 3700 passing yards from Teddy Bridgewater. He resurfaced last year in Buffalo, earning a promotion to offensive coordinator. Now Josh Allen is in the MVP conversation.
There is no denying, based on the evidence available, that Brady could be great for Caleb Williams. The concern lay with his experience. He's only 35. Many wonder if he has the maturity and knowledge to command a locker room of grown men, some of whom would be older than him. Does he have enough connections to build a capable staff? These are issue the Chicago Bears will address when they get a chance to speak with him at some point in the coming week or so.
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