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When he interviewed for the head coaching job that would eventually become his, Ben Johnson told Bears executives he wanted to stay in the NFC North to battle the best teams and coaches.
He got his wish. Johnson learned Wednesday that he’ll make his head coaching debut Sept. 8 against the Vikings on “Monday Night Football.”
The opener, which will be at Soldier Field, won’t necessarily predict his coaching success or failure. For one, Vikings quarterback J.