"Ben Johnson took total advantage of the four-down game-management approach because he's a really, really good play caller, an evil genius, really," an NFL executive said in a Thursday piece by Mike Sando of The Athletic. "Losing him would almost be like the Rams losing Sean McVay."

Johnson discussed how he evolved as the play caller that led the NFL's top-scoring offense and then became Bears head coach.

That gives the Bears a lot of flexibility when it comes to the No. 10 pick, where they can go best player available rather than drafting for need. In a new mock draft from The Athletic's Bruce Feldman,

The Philadelphia Eagles have popularized the "Tush Push" quarterback sneak in recent years, using a rugby-like variation of the play in multiple Super Bowl bids, including 2024's historic championship.

The NFL has delayed a decision on the controversial "tush push" play used by the Philadelphia Eagles. A decision could come at May league meetings.