As of late, all Chicago Bears fans want to talk about is the current head coaching opening amid many higher-ceiling issues in regards to general manager Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren. Throw in George McCaskey's name, there, too.
But, after Matt Eberflus was fired, fans want to know just what direction this organization is heading. There are a lot of worthy candidates, but just a couple continue to be mentioned more than others, including Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
The Bears have been rumored to be in on Johnson as one of their top coaching candidates, as they should. What he's been able to do in Detroit, with that offense, has been spectacular. He'd be great for quarterback Caleb Williams, of course, just as long as the Bears do what's necessary over the offseason.
What's necessary? It's pretty obvious to most fans, and that's to go out and get Williams the proper protection along with the right scheme for their quarterback. The Bears have plenty of cap space and draft capital to work with, too.
So, let's say the Bears hire Johnson. What do they do in the draft? Let's give it a try.
The Bears do the smart thing with Ben Johnson at the helm in this 4-Round 2025 Mock Draft
In Round 1, the Bears take the best player available at one of their top two positions of need. Before addressing the offensive side of the ball, Chicago gets a top-tier pass rusher to pair with Montez Sweat when they select Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr.
The 6-foot-5 edge rusher uses a combination of speed and power, at times, to win. He's a versatile pass rusher with plenty of room for even more growth in terms of his physical size, and he'd be a defensive coordinator's dream to develop alongside someone like Sweat.
In Round 2, the Bears start out by going and getting a starting interior lineman in Alabama's Tyler Booker. This is what they should do, and for once, the Bears do it. Fans will be thrilled to see the organization stop overthinking and make the picks that seem far too obvious.
Booker is a plug-and-play type of player and might be the best guard prospect in his class. If you're at an SEC school that's been a top program in the country for years, and some outlets view you as the best prospect at your position, chances are, you become a no-brainer for an NFL organization. The Bears waste no time in drafting the 6-foot-5, 350-pound Day 1 starter.
Before making their next pick, the Bears get an offer they can't refuse. More draft capital? Yes please.
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After the trade, the Bears go grab another offensive lineman later in the second round. But wait, Chicago has Braxton Jones and Kiram Amegadjie?
That doesn't matter. The Bears take the best player on the board in an area that's been a pain point. LSU offensive tackle Emery Jones will give the Bears an opportunity to truly find a pair of starting tackles, including Darnell Wright who has the right side locked down.
Next offseason, the Bears can cut D'Andre Swift and not incur any dead cap. Whether or not they do so is irrelevant. Johnson can decide whether or not he wants to retain Swift and we'll have to see what he'll end up doing with Roschon Johnson as well. But, getting TreVeyon Henderson in the third is too good of a value to pass up.
Henderson is one of the best running back prospects in this class and comes with plenty of proof in the pudding. He can be an every-down back and a game-changer, and that's something this offense will not pass up.
Later on in the third round, the Bears get their starting center with one of the better prospects at the position in this class. Once more, they go with a big school that's a proven program. It's Georgia's Jared Wilson, who can come in and immediately start for the Bears. Fans will be thrilled to see the likes of Coleman Shelton, Ryan Bates and all the others before them be completely forgotten.
With the final pick in our mock, Chicago goes back to defense and adds some corner depth. The ups and downs of Tyrique Stevenson may or may not lead to him getting his walking papers in the future, but regardless, this team needs to start thinking about what might happen if he gets the boot. Terell Smith might be a fine replacement, but depth is crucial nonetheless.
For what it's worth, with the remaining picks, the Bears should grab another interior offensive lineman, take a flier on a wide receiver, and potentially go safety or defensive line as well.