It's been a difficult year for the Chicago Bears, but the future could be bright. During an appearance on the This is Football podcast, Jeremy Fowler of

Here's the latest on the Bears' head coaching search, including what to make of Pete Carroll's candidacy and where things stand with Ben Johnson.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's name is being floated around as a top candidate for a head coaching vacancy within the NFC North. Johnson is reportedly intrigued by the Chicago Bears' head coaching job,

If Bears fans weren't excited about the possibility of Johnson as Chicago's next head coach, they certainly should be after Sunday's game, where Johnson showcased the NFL's top of

Was Ben Johnson speaking to Ryan Poles with his trick play against the Chicago Bears? Fans and analysts alike react to the Lions' OC.

According to Adam Schefter, Ben Johnson has interest in the Bears head coach vacancy and is in play for the job.

A former Chicago Bears quarterback thinks the team should look to hire a Super Bowl-winning coach who is currently employed with another NFL team but could become a free agent in a couple of weeks.

For an ambitious coach, choosing the right opportunity is critical—and Ben Johnson seems to understand this better than most. Ben Johnson, the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, has become one of the NFL's most sought-after candidates for head coaching roles.

Few NFL head coaches have the luxury of job security. With only 32 coaching roles available, getting the job is nearly as hard as keeping it. There is no shortage of competition for the positions and patience wears thin rapidly.