Ben Johnson doesn't plan to get away from football much during the NFL's 'dark' period

About this episode

Ben Johnson discusses his plans during the NFL's offseason period.

While the rest of the NFL largely takes this time of the year off, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain what he plans to be doing ... and it isn't resting.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote

Guest: Ben Johnson

Topics covered

• NFL
• Chicago Bears
• coaching
• football offseason
• Ben Johnson

Keywords

• Ben Johnson
• NFL offseason
• Chicago Bears
• football
• coaching

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Organizations: NFL, Chicago Bears

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