The vision behind Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s winning culture

The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach, at least in part, in hopes that he could import some of what fueled the Detroit Lions’ charge from perennial bottom-dweller to a franchise just about 31 other teams envy.

Sure, Johnson’s innovative offense, his reputation as a quarterback-whisperer, and ability to maximize the value of the talent of the offensive weapons at his disposal as Lions offensive coordinator were all alluring, but there was another element that general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears hoped the 39-year-old would bring with him from the Windy City.

Ben Johnson’s winning culture taking shape for Chicago Bears

The Bears have won five of the last six, and while Chicago faces the most daunting remaining strength of schedule across the league, Johnson’s team is beginning to embody the kind of winning culture the first-time head coach envisioned since his arrival inside Halas Hall.

“We want a team that will fight for all 60 minutes,” Johnson recently said, via the team’s official website. “It’s a group that believes in what we’re doing as a coaching staff. They believe in what we have in the locker room. And that belief comes through each and every week right now. They understand that we’re always in these games, and so we have a very resilient group. That’s step No 1. And then where we’ve got to be better, we’ve got to start taking control of these games a little bit more. We’ve got to play cleaner football.”

Caleb Williams has become Captain Clutch for the Bears, leading four comeback wins so far this season and Johnson is rightfully encouraged by his team’s relentless ability to come from behind.

The Bears will look to lean on that never-say-die attitude not just amid a closing stretch that includes games against the division-rival Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, as well as a showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, in Philadelphia, that could all determine Chicago’s postseason chances but perhaps also as the seeds that grow a winning culture in for Johnson’s program well into the future.

“I think we’re in a really good spot with our locker room right now,” Johnson explained. “Our coaching staff is doing a tremendous job. I’ve got a lot of confidence in all three phases and how we’re coaching the game right now. It’s games like this that you can come in the next day or on Wednesday and coach them and be really truthful with what you’re seeing and what we need to improve on.”

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