Ben Johnson, the newly appointed head coach for the Chicago Bears, emphasized his commitment to winning in the NFC North during his introductory press conference. He expressed confidence in the roster built by general manager Ryan Poles, believing it is equipped to compete now. Johnson, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has a successful track record, having elevated the Lions' scoring dramatically in recent seasons.
In his previous role, Johnson's offense went from 25th to 5th in scoring, culminating in a league-leading average of 33.2 points per game this season. Johnson's familiarity with the division, particularly his enjoyment of competing against rivals like the Green Bay Packers, also fueled his motivation to take on this challenge.
Despite the Bears' disappointing 5-12 record last season, Johnson sees untapped potential in the franchise, calling it a 'sleeping giant' and expressing his desire to revitalize the team's fortunes in one of the toughest divisions in football.
