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Bears coach Ben Johnson turns page after wins
Bears coach Ben Johnson keeps team focused on next game after wins.
In brief
Bears coach Ben Johnson keeps team focused on next game after wins. Bears coach Ben Johnson maintains team focus on next game regardless of recent wins. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears coach Ben Johnson
Bears coach Ben Johnson has mastered the art of turning the page.
“We try to be as consistent as we possibly can and we tell them the truth and it’s not about hurting feelings or anything like that”
Film study focus
Johnson’s mantra starts with film study to keep players focused.
“I believe in the coaching staff, I believe in the players, I believe in our process”
Winning streak
Bears have three-game winning streak since Johnson’s arrival.
“Johnson has won 68% of his regular season games in a year-and-a-half”
Winning record
Johnson’s win percentage leads all Bears coaches since 1967.
“Amazingly, a win Sunday would push him past Halas and behind only Ralph Jones”
Player reactions
Players say focus is on next game, not recent wins.
“We’re not really focused on everybody else … It was just our next game”
Winning mindset
Johnson emphasizes winning each week regardless of record.
“We’ve gotta win each and every week. We gotta go 1-0 this week”
Winning lessons
Johnson says mistakes are minimized after wins but still need fixing.
“When you win, all the mistakes are minimized”
Consistency focus
Johnson maintains consistent approach after wins and losses.
“We try to be as consistent as we possibly can throughout”
Bears' recent success
Bears won four consecutive games last year and five in a row after loss.
“That’s in part how the Bears won four consecutive games last year”
Coach comparison
Johnson’s winning streaks exceed previous coach’s streaks.
“Coach Matt Eberflus, by contrast, had one three-game winning streak in almost three seasons”
Team philosophy
Bears focus on process and hard work to improve.
“Our process is one of hard work and belief”
The main idea
Bears coach Ben Johnson maintains team focus on next game regardless of recent wins.
