New Bears coach Ben Johnson greeted with cheers, applause at Halas Hall: Can he deliver? WSOC TV [Video]

On Monday, news broke that the Chicago Bears were hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

On Tuesday, it became official. The Bears introduced Johnson virtually on social media then in person at Halas Hall. Johnson made his first public appearance as head coach at Bears headquarters to a warm reception. With general manager Ryan Poles behind him, Johnson walked into the lobby as staffers lined up to greet him with cheers and applause.

Johnson then addressed the building while flanked by his wife, Jessica, and their three children.

“My family and I, we are beyond excited,” Johnson said. “This is exactly where we wanted to be. It’s exactly where we wanted to be.

“This is going to be a challenge. I’m well aware of that. I know what this division’s about. And this is exactly where we want to be. We’re gonna go after this thing, and it’s …