From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 30s
Bears coach Ben Johnson brought it all on himself
Bears coach Ben Johnson faces backlash after self-inflicted collapse in NFL loss.
In brief
Bears coach Ben Johnson faces backlash after self-inflicted collapse in NFL loss. Bears coach Ben Johnson became the victim of his own self-inflicted mistakes after a embarrassing loss to the Packers. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears coach Ben Johnson
Bears coach Ben Johnson became the victim of his own self-inflicted mistakes after a embarrassing loss to the Packers.
“You’ve got 31 other teams coming to training camp, saying, 'Our goal is to win the Super Bowl.' I want more than that.”
Self-inflicted collapse
Johnson’s arrogant comments and play-calling choices led to a humiliating loss against the Packers.
“I want to have the highest-scoring offense ever. . . . I know how many points per game they [the 2013 Broncos] scored, and I want to surpass them.”
Public backlash
Fans and media criticized Johnson for his self-centered leadership and lack of accountability.
“The adjectives flew. Ben been called every name and emphatic and demonstrative pronoun under God’s ever-evolving vocabulary.”
Training camp comments
Johnson’s preseason remarks about winning the Super Bowl set the stage for his downfall.
“You’ve got 31 other teams coming to training camp, saying, 'Our goal is to win the Super Bowl.' I want more than that.”
Play-calling failures
Johnson’s play-calling choices led to a loss against the Packers.
“He chose to give Roschon Johnson more carries than D’Andre Swift in the second half.”
Accountability shift
Johnson shifted from 'I' to 'we' in his post-game statements, showing a lack of accountability.
“This week, 'we' was the intentional personal pronoun of choice.”
Team performance
The Bears’ inconsistent performance this season reflects Johnson’s coaching struggles.
“His team has played rhythmless, inconsistent and uninspired football this season.”
Self-inflicted reputation
Johnson’s comments became public bulletin-board material for his coaching failures.
“This week, the 'I want more than that' unnecessary aspiration hasn’t come back to haunt and troll Johnson as much as it set an unforgiving (unforgivable?) precedent.”
Coaching consequences
Johnson’s coaching decisions led to a loss against the Packers.
“He chose to be way too cute and outsmart himself in his play-calling.”
Public reaction
Chicago sports fans criticized Johnson for his arrogance and lack of accountability.
“At our best, Chicago, when it comes to sports fans and fandom, is Philadelphia with less hate and more knowledge.”
Lesson for coaches
Johnson’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for coaches about the dangers of arrogance.
“Be careful, man. Mess around here, and you can way sooner than you want to believe become a has-Ben.”
Coaching accountability
Johnson’s lack of accountability led to his downfall.
“Solve that equation. Know forever moving forward that the math won’t lie.”
What happens next
Johnson faces ongoing criticism and potential coaching changes as the Bears struggle.
“Take this last week as lesson and warning.”
The headline
Bears coach Ben Johnson became the victim of his own self-inflicted mistakes after a embarrassing loss to the Packers.
