For Detroit Lions quarterback quarterback Jared Goff, losing Ben Johnson means a significant change in his coaching mentor.

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly try to beat him twice a year.

It didn't take long for Ben Johnson to join the Chicago Bears as head coach following the disappointing end to the Detroit Lions 2024 season. Johnson, who has orchestrated one of the best offenses in the NFL during his time with the Lions,

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

Jared Goff has an impressive record against the Chicago Bears as quarterback of the Detroit Lions, and he hopes the dominance continues over their NFC North rivals despite Ben Johnson taking charge

After becoming the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson received a warm message from Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff. Although they were unable to cap off their impressive campaign with a Super Bowl appearance,