Ben Johnson Sees Bears Challenge as Opportunity
The new Chicago Bears coach, Ben Johnson, has expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge of changing the perception of quarterback development in the franchise.
Johnson views the Bears’ history of quarterback struggles as an opportunity to write a new narrative.
“I love it. I love the opportunity to come in and change that narrative. That’s where great stories are written. So, we’re looking to write a new chapter here, the 2025 Chicago Bears, and looking forward,” Johnson stated.
The coach spoke with Caleb Williams, the quarterback, last week following the publication of excerpts from a book detailing the player’s concerns in his rookie season.
Johnson emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and the future, leaving behind the problems of the past.
The book also revealed the disconnect between Williams and former Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.
Johnson, who was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions last season, was hired by Chicago in January.
Johnson calificó sus primeros cuatro meses de trabajo con Williams como “sobresalientes” y destacó la importancia de construir una relación de confianza.
“It starts with developing a relationship and trust, and that’s earned over time. You don’t arrive on the first day and expect that to be achieved, so the more time we spend together, he understands that I have his best interests at heart and vice versa. He’s going to go out and play the best he can not only for himself or for me, but for the whole team and the city. I mean, that’s really what it’s all about. So, we’re very aligned in terms of what we want to achieve and it just takes more time on task in terms of getting on the same page with how we’re going to do it,” Johnson concluded.
