Former Chicago Bears tight end and current FOX NFL analyst Greg Olsen has expressed strong support for the team’s offseason moves, particularly the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson. Olsen believes Johnson is well-suited to lead the Bears, citing his offensive acumen and the existing talent on the roster.
In an interview with Marquee Sports Network, Olsen stated, “Ben Johnson was the guy for that job. From the jump, everything Chicago has done in the last couple of years… the pieces they had, the environment in which Ben Johnson was walking into, I thought Chicago had the most built-in wins based on their current roster.”
Olsen highlighted the development potential of key offensive players under Johnson’s guidance, including quarterback Caleb Williams, wide receivers Rome Odunze and DJ Moore, tight end Cole Kmet, and rookie Colston Loveland. He also noted the team’s continued investment in the offensive line, suggesting that Johnson’s system could translate into immediate improvements.
“All of a sudden now with Ben Johnson pulling the strings, that’s a real offense,” Olsen remarked, emphasizing the balance Johnson brings between offense and defense. He added, “That balance of offense and defense with Ben Johnson and his system put in place, there’s three or four wins built into that roster like that.”
Johnson’s decision to join the Bears, despite opportunities with other teams, further underscores his confidence in the organization’s direction. Olsen concluded, “Ben Johnson to me was the belle of the ball. He was the coach everyone wanted for multiple years… He had the opportunity to take a lot of jobs over the last couple of years, and he took Chicago, and that wasn’t an accident.”