Ben Johnson as coach of the year? 1st & North makes the case from 1st & North

Ben Johnson as coach of the year? 1st & North makes the case

26 minutes Posted Jan 28, 2026 at 12:00 am.

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Is the NFL fixed? The evidence

Sam Darnold leaves the Vikings and reaches the Super Bowl

Matthew Stafford may be headed to the golf course

The case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year

What about Mike Vrabel and the Patriots?

Minnesota’s coaching shuffle

Green Bay’s Micah Parsons up for defensive player of the year

Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit’s case for comeback player of the year

Amon-Ra St. Brown lays into fans over Detroit’s new coach

The Lions add another intriguing staff choice

The Bears coach staying put

The Packers hire a new defensive coordinator

Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers together again

The Pro Bowl becomes a punchline

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It’s the quiet week before the Super Bowl, but there’s nothing quiet about the NFC North. Coaches are on the move across the division, one key Bears coach stays put and the 1st & North team makes a strong case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year. Plus, awards debates heat up, Detroit drama spills over and even the Pro Bowl becomes a punchline.

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