Johnson Out-Coached LaFleur, Yet Didn't Make List | Chicago Bears News

Ben Johnson’s meteoric rise with the Bears—turning a rebuilding team into a division champ in his first year—has left fans stunned that he didn’t make PFF’s top 10 coaches list, while Matt LaFleur, who inherited a Super Bowl-caliber roster, landed at No. 6. Johnson out-coached LaFleur head-to-head, won despite missing key defenders, and built a winning culture from scratch. Meanwhile, LaFleur’s team stumbled into a six-game losing streak, and his job was reportedly on the line just months ago. The disconnect between their real-world impact and the rankings raises serious questions about how elite coaching is measured. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca7cccbefd82c946