The Bears are committed to doing whatever they need to do to be good as fast as possible
He brings a new culture to a team that is desperately searching for its identity
Caleb Williams' raw talent can still be refined into the perfect gun slinger for Johnson's offensive philosophy
Coming off a disappointing 5-12 season, the Bears have plenty of runway to improve

Previous NFL Coach of the Year Winners

Coach of the Year	Team
2024: Kevin O'Connell	Minnesota Vikings
2023: Kevin Stefanski	Cleveland Browns
2022: Brian Daboll	New York Giants
2021: Mike Vrabel	Tennessee Titans
2020: Kevin Stefanski	Cleveland Browns
2019: John Harbaugh	Baltimore Ravens
2018: Matt Nagy	Chicago Bears
2017: Sean McVay	Los Angeles Rams
2016: Jason Garrett	Dallas Cowboys
2015: Ron Rivera	Carolina Panthers

NFL Coach of the Year Odds FAQ

Who is favored to win Coach of the Year in the NFL?

Mike Vrabel (+600) is currently favored to win Coach of the Year in the NFL, according to Draftkings. The New England Patriots legend is the second former player to be hired in as many years, since the Pats agreed to part ways with Bill Belichick in 2023. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson (+700) will also be one to watch as he tries to bring his offensive success to Chicago and build around #1 pick Caleb Williams.

Who are the candidates for Coach of the Year in the NFL?

Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears), Mike Vrabel (New England Patriots), Liam Coen (Jacksonville Jaguars), Dave Canales (Carolina Panthers), and Pete Carroll (Las Vegas Raiders) are generally considered to be the most likely candidates for Coach of the Year in the NFL. New head coaches are normally considered to be favorites because any team hiring a new coach usually has the most to prove.

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