Lions GM Brad Holmes admits to being surprised by former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's decision to become the Chicago Bears head coach. Holmes acknowledges Johnson's popularity as a coaching candidate and his interviews with multiple teams.

When the Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson a few months back, it looked like an easy decision to make for a franchise looking to find the right leader. The offense was stagnant in 2024 and the team needed a coach who could come in and establish a new,

In a podcast appearance, Lions GM Brad Holmes wondered aloud why Ben Johnson left Detroit for Chicago of all places