The Lions offense was great under Ben Johnson's guidance, but he never had someone quite like Rome Odunze.
As the Chicago Bears embarked on a search for a new head coach, finding an offensive mind who could get Caleb Williams on the right track and maximize the weapons around the young quarterback was the priority. So Ben Johnson was ultimately an easy choice, and the interest may have been mutual going back further into his time as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator than many may realize.