Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, expressed confidence in the potential of the team, which he described as a "sleeping giant". He believes the 2023 season's disappointing 5-12 record was not indicative of the talent present on the roster. Johnson's remarks included a pointed jab at his predecessor, Matt Eberflus, as he confidently stated the Bears should have performed better. He acknowledged that while the team showed promise with an initial 4-2 start, a subsequent ten-game losing streak overshadowed that optimism. Johnson is determined to uncover the reasons behind the team's underachievement and aims to restore the Bears to a competitive status.