The Chicago Bears officially welcomed Ben Johnson as head coach on social media, and fans responded with the enthusiasm and excitement you'd expect.

The Chicago Bears cast their hooks in many directions this month as they navigated the waters of their coaching search. The team announced interviews with 17 candidates over a period of 12 days — from Mike Vrabel to Eddie George.

The Bears offer a chance to work with quarterback Caleb Williams, who had a promising rookie season after being picked No. 1 overall. In a late-season press conference before a game against the Bears, Johnson praised Williams’ arm talent and creativity as a quarterback.