Ben Johnson was the hottest name in the head coaching market for two years while serving as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, and for good reason. He played a pivotal role in turning one of the NFL's most inept franchises into a juggernaut, and as an offensive play caller in an offensive league, he was seen as a premium asset for teams in need of a head coach. That included the Bears, who dominated their 2025 head coaching hire when they brought Johnson in to replace Matt Ebeflus. Johnson was billed as the kind of offensive guru who could repeat the transformation he had pulled off in Detroit for an equally inept franchise in Chicago. There was some doubt early on about whether or not he could make the leap from offensive coordinator to head coach, but the Bears' awakening on offense in 2025 soon put any such fears to bed. The transformative effect Johnson had on the Bears was evident on the field, but it becomes even more striking when you consider the supporting cast on his roster.…