Ben Johnson is the NFL's hottest head coaching candidate, should he choose to leave Detroit, and his best option is a team in his division: the Chicago Bears.

As the New York Jets embark on their search for a new head coach, they reportedly can scratch one top candidate off their list. Connor Hughes of SNY

The Bears, Patriots and Jaguars have all requested an interview with Johnson, according to reports, with all three teams settled at quarterback. The Jets’ passing on Johnson comes after owner Woody Johnson exclusively outlined to The Post the team’s goal and process during this search, which included a notable line about their candidate pool.