Windy City Gridiron
The Chicago Bears need just one more win in their last six games to ensure their first winning record since 2018. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Chicago is not only in the playoff mix, but they’re in the three seed atop the NFC North, and they control their playoff destiny. The Bears are beating teams in a variety of ways, with all three phases contributing at times, and it’s all because of the belief head coach Ben Johnson has instilled in his team.
Since his first day on the job, Johnson has delivered a clear message to the franchise and his players.
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable,” Johnson said at his introductory press conference. “The bar has been set higher than it’s ever been set before. The only way for this team — and for you as individual players — to reach your potential is to be pushed and to be challenged. That’s exactly what I and my staff plan on doing. We’re going to push, we’re going to challenge. And along with those high standards, there’s also going to be a high level of support as well.”
The Bears wouldn’t be (8-3) with five comeback wins, and be (6-1) in one-score games if they weren’t all completely bought in.
Following the game, J.J. Watt, who called the Bears’ win on CBS, was asked on social media to share his thoughts on Caleb Williams and the Bears, and it turned into a Ben Johnson Tweet.
I thought he (Caleb) played really well today.
There are certainly a few throws he may be frustrated he missed, but 3 TD/0 INT on a day the run game wasn’t quite what it normally is, he stepped up and led the day.
OL did a great job protecting him today too, outside of the one strip sack TD.
Ben Johnson is the real deal.
Minimizes risk for his players while also taking full advantage of weaknesses in defenses. But not only that, his personality and leadership is phenomenal. He has been spectacular in our meetings so far this year.
It’s still early, but going off what we’ve seen so far, Chicago found themselves one hell of a head coach.
This game feels like it’ll bring another narrative shift from the national pundits, who are slowly all coming around on the Bears.
