THE TAKE
Ben Johnson is the centerpiece of the Bears and is making a strong case for best coach in the NFL, demonstrating that despite Caleb Williams' talent, Johnson's coaching has been the key discovery in the last 2 weeks
BOLDNESS
58/100
GRADE
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PLAYERS / TEAMS
Ben JohnsonCaleb WilliamsChicago Bears
GRADING CRITERIA
Ben Johnson's performance relative to other NFL head coaches over the 2026 season; whether expert consensus recognizes him as among the best coaches in the league by season's end; whether his coaching impact is viewed as exceeding Caleb Williams' individual contribution to recent wins.
contrarianrecency biashot take
This take hasn't been graded yet. Resolution expected JAN 15, 2027.