A distant kind of kinship has formed between Matt Nagy and Ben Johnson this NFL offseason because of their shared connection to the Chicago Bears. Johnson — formerly the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions — was hired as the Bears' new head coach for the 2025 season on January 21,

With the Chicago Bears officially having a new head coach, former Bears coach Matt Nagy took the opportunity to send Ben Johnson a couple of lighthearted tasks as his first orders of business with the franchise.

Speaking to CHGO Bears, Nagy was asked to share his advice for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who departed from the NFC North rival Detroit Lions this offseason. Nagy's message to Johnson was simple: "Win. And beat the Packers."