This One Quote From Ben Johnson Reveals Why The Bears’ Culture Is Finally Changing

The Chicago Bears knew they needed not just a new head coach at the start of last year, but a complete culture shift. Matt Eberflus brought his H.I.T.S principles with him from Indianapolis, but it became clear early on that he lacked several traits necessary for a successful head coach. One of them was the ability to hold himself, players, or assistants accountable. That reality caught up to him midway through 2024 and ended up costing him his job. People weren’t sure if Ben Johnson would be any different.