# Bears coach Ben Johnson brought it all on himself

> Bears coach Ben Johnson faces backlash after self-inflicted collapse in NFL loss.
- Title: Bears coach Ben Johnson brought it all on himself | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/17/bears-coach-ben-johnson-brought-it-all-on-himself
- Published: 2026-10-17T23:42:46.099+00:00
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- Topics: ben johnson, chicago bears, packers, nfl, football, coach, training camp, super bowl, play-calling, field goal, sacks, rochon johnson
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bears coach Ben Johnson became the victim of his own self-inflicted mistakes after a embarrassing loss to the Packers.