Bears Nation is ecstatic about Ben Johnson’s inspiring introductory presser

The Chicago Bears got their guy. And so far, so good.

On Wednesday, new Bears head coach Ben Johnson crushed his first meeting with the Chicago media, winning over the assembled throng with a combination of tangible warmth, palpable determination, and a whole lot of brainpower.

Ben Johnson's message to the players: pic.twitter.com/O1FskxN2Ff
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 22, 2025

As they are wont to do, Chicago fans and pundits—already psyched that the Bears landed one of the league’s most coveted head coaching candidates in years—took to social media to share their excitement...excitement that, in some cases, jumped off the page.

I cannot put into words how excited about the Chicago Bears future I am right now. Ben Johnson truly seems like the real deal. He sounds like Ditka, maybe even with a bit more passion. Pretty stoked now. Hurry up September! BEARDOWN https://t.co/wDJJSK35ZF
— Vito (@VitoDotTV) January 22, 2025

Former NFL tight end and Illinois native Clay Harbor claims he saw it coming.

The FIRST thing Ben Johnson said during his interview? “I want this job.”

The LAST thing Ben Johnson said after his interview? “Did I tell you I want this job?”

It was ALWAYS Chicago for Ben Johnson. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/nEaTUTTAjh
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) January 22, 2025

CBS Sports' Matt Eurich thought Johnson blew away his predecessor.

Ben Johnson sounded more like a head coach in this one presser than Matt Eberflus ever did.

The confidence just oozed out of him today. I always want my coach, QB, etc… to have that confidence and some swagger. Now go back it up.
— Matt Eurich (@MattEurich) January 22, 2025

And there were plenty of Bears tweeters who simply gushed.

Still cant believe we got Ben Johnson.. Im not used to good things happening for the Bears
— Mike Rodick (@whitesoxdegen) January 22, 2025

Just watched Ben Johnson’s press conference.
You can hear/feel the confidence and determination from Ben. This man means business and is energetic to bring change to the Bears and he is ready to get to work.
LFG!!🔥🔥#DaBears
— L U I S (@SIRBChi03) January 22, 2025

In a perfect world, the vibes at Halas Hall will be just as good next January.