Bears Eye Bouncing Back: Johnson's Rebuild Plan Takes Shape
Coach Ben Johnson is pushing his team to respond with renewed focus and discipline, just like after their 52-21 loss to the Lions last month. "We're going to have a lot more competition this week," he said in a hint at his private team meetings. This Monday, Johnson's message was clear: those who want to practice hard and be involved with the game plan will rise above. The Bears responded with a complete game against the Cowboys, containing Dak Prescott and scoring two first-quarter touchdowns.
Now, facing the Bengals after a 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Baltimore last week, Johnson is looking for similar resilience from his team. He knows that losing to Tyler Huntley isn't the same as losing to Lamar Jackson - and he's determined to learn from those mistakes. "We didn't get the takeaways [against the Ravens] and when you play ugly football like that, it's a lot more difficult to win the ballgame," Johnson said.
The Bears are in a formative state under Johnson's leadership, with red flags and magic moments aplenty. But one thing is clear: focus, discipline, and avoiding penalties will be key if they want to bounce back from their disappointing loss. For now, it's all about responding to Johnson's coaching and assessing where the team stands.
The end of Year 1 will bring clarity on Johnson's command as coach. In his first season as Lions' offensive coordinator in 2022, he made significant improvements, drafting key players and fine-tuning his offense. But for now, this game against the Bengals is just another test of his leadership - and a chance for him to prove that his rebuild plan is on track.
"We're doing what they need to do right now," Johnson said. "So we'll be just fine." That confidence will be crucial if the Bears want to bounce back from their recent setbacks and make a run in the second half of the season.
Coach Ben Johnson is pushing his team to respond with renewed focus and discipline, just like after their 52-21 loss to the Lions last month. "We're going to have a lot more competition this week," he said in a hint at his private team meetings. This Monday, Johnson's message was clear: those who want to practice hard and be involved with the game plan will rise above. The Bears responded with a complete game against the Cowboys, containing Dak Prescott and scoring two first-quarter touchdowns.
Now, facing the Bengals after a 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Baltimore last week, Johnson is looking for similar resilience from his team. He knows that losing to Tyler Huntley isn't the same as losing to Lamar Jackson - and he's determined to learn from those mistakes. "We didn't get the takeaways [against the Ravens] and when you play ugly football like that, it's a lot more difficult to win the ballgame," Johnson said.
The Bears are in a formative state under Johnson's leadership, with red flags and magic moments aplenty. But one thing is clear: focus, discipline, and avoiding penalties will be key if they want to bounce back from their disappointing loss. For now, it's all about responding to Johnson's coaching and assessing where the team stands.
The end of Year 1 will bring clarity on Johnson's command as coach. In his first season as Lions' offensive coordinator in 2022, he made significant improvements, drafting key players and fine-tuning his offense. But for now, this game against the Bengals is just another test of his leadership - and a chance for him to prove that his rebuild plan is on track.
"We're doing what they need to do right now," Johnson said. "So we'll be just fine." That confidence will be crucial if the Bears want to bounce back from their recent setbacks and make a run in the second half of the season.
Coach Ben Johnson is like a puzzle master 
, trying to fit all the pieces together 
. His rebuild plan is still taking shape 
, but I think he's on the right track 
. The Bears are like a blank canvas 
, waiting for him to add his colors and create something amazing 
.
️. And let's be real, avoiding penalties is key 
– you can't let the other team get ahead of you 
.
, but I think the Bears are ready 
. Coach Johnson is like a steady heartbeat 
, and his confidence is contagious 
. Bring it on! 
it's like he's trying to avoid talking about their weaknesses too much? 
anyway, I'm curious to see how they do against the Bengals this week 
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. cant just turn it on like a switch after one game. and what about the fact that they lost to ravens last week? didnt learn from those mistakes or whatever 
.
. Can't have them going 0-2 down the stretch again 
.
️. Losing to the Ravens last week was tough, but if they can learn from that and contain Dak Prescott (he's so clutch 
), I think they've got this 
. For him, it's not just about winning games, but about building a solid foundation for the future 
.
, he seems like the real deal 
, he's really bringing that fire to the team! but seriously though, losing to Tyler Huntley is one thing, but beating Dak Prescott? 
that's like a major turnaround, you feel? and I'm all about focus and discipline 
, it's so true that avoiding penalties is key if they wanna bounce back from those disappointing losses. Coach Johnson seems like the real deal 
anyway, as long as the bears can contain dak prescott and score some touchdowns, i'm good 
gotta learn from mistakes and stop getting torched by quarterbacks 
still rooting for the bears tho, but this rebuild is taking forever 
, but Coach Johnson's rebuild plan is gonna come down to one thing: consistency 
. They can't keep blowing hot and cold like that, you know? One week they're dominating, next they're getting dismantled 
. I mean, Dak Prescott got torched last week, so that's gotta be a worry sign. But at the same time, their defense is looking solid 
. They've got heart and grit, and that's what's gonna carry them through the tough times. And who knows? Maybe Coach Johnson's rebuild plan will pay off in a big way 
. We'll just have to wait and see...
, he's already made such huge improvements just one year ago and now he's pushing his team to be even better 
! I love how he's focusing on discipline and avoiding penalties, that's the key to success in any sport 
, instead he's using it as a chance to learn and come back stronger 
! Can't wait to see what happens next, this is gonna be EPIC!!! 
.
i'm still not convinced he's got the magic formula to turn this team around...
... One thing that's got me a bit worried tho 
is that they're still taking penalties, which can really hurt their chances in games. But overall, I think Johnson's rebuild plan has some good momentum 
... Fingers crossed they can keep it up! 
! His rebuild plan is starting to look like a solid game plan, and I think he's really getting his point across about focus and discipline 
Now, let's see if they can keep it up against the Bengals - that defense is tough 
. Dak Prescott got roasted 
and we need to see more penalties reduced on the Bears 
. Coach Johnson's confidence is key, I love it