Bears coach
Definition
The head coach of the Chicago Bears, a professional American football team in the National Football League (NFL) based in Chicago, Illinois. As of December 2025, Ben Johnson holds this position, having been hired on January 21, 2025, to replace Matt Eberflus.
Colloquially, a trainer or handler who works with bears (the animals), though this usage is rare and mostly hypothetical in modern contexts.
Examples
The Bears coach dropped a playbook so wild, even the defensive line started hibernating in confusion.
Fans chanted for the Bears coach after that comeback win, proving he knows how to bear down when it counts.
The Bears coach's motivational speech had the team roaring louder than a grizzly at a vegan buffet.
With the Bears coach calling the shots, opponents are learning that Chicago football doesn't mess around—it's all claws and strategy.