With the Lions on bye during the NFC Wild Card round, Johnson will speak with both the Bears and Patriots. Johnson clearly has interest in both jobs, where he would have a chance to work with either the No. 1 or No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 draft. Having a talented, young signal-caller appears to be at the top of the list for Johnson wherever he lands. Both Caleb Williams and Drake Maye would meet that requirement, as Johnson is sure to be a hot candidate this coaching cycle. He felt like a near lock to land the Commanders' job last season before bailing on them while they were en route to a second interview with him.
With the Lions on bye during the NFC Wild Card round, Johnson will speak with both the Bears and Patriots. Johnson clearly has interest in both jobs, where he would have a chance to work with either the No. 1 or No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 draft. Having a talented, young signal-caller appears to be at the top of the list for Johnson wherever he lands. Both Caleb Williams and Drake Maye would meet that requirement, as Johnson is sure to be a hot candidate this coaching cycle. He felt like a near lock to land the Commanders' job last season before bailing on them while they were en route to a second interview with him.
Of course, they are. Johnson is one of the most coveted head coaching candidates on the market, and for good reason. During his three seasons with the Lions, Johnson has led a top-five unit in scoring every season, which topped out with the team averaging the most points per game (33.2) in the league in 2024. Johnson is rumored to be very selective about where he will consider coaching, and wanting a team with a talented, young quarterback is near the top of his list. While 2024's No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams had his share of struggles as a rookie, it's hard to fault him for too much given the coaching situation he found himself in. While the Bears had several offensive pieces already in place for Williams, the duo of Matt Eberflus and Shane Waldron were ill-prepared to usher in a new era with Williams. Johnson, or another offensive-minded head coach could help right the ship in 2025 if hired.
Caleb Williams set records for passing -- and sacks. He had 2 OCs and head coaches, but he's excited about the future. Here's why.
Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 148 yards and 1 TD in Sunday's win over Green Bay. Williams led the team to his second fourth-quarter comeback of the season.