The Chicago Bears are currently 3-1, having achieved three victories this season under the leadership of three different starting quarterbacks. Colin Cowherd argues that head coach Ben Johnson is the key figure in the team’s success.
Despite Caleb Williams being sidelined with a hamstring injury, the Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12, with backup Tyson Bagent throwing for 268 yards and running back Kyle Monangai rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Cowherd highlighted the Bears’ impressive 492 offensive yards and a franchise-record 34 first downs, noting their dominance despite the scoreline, pointing out that they didn’t have a single punt during the game.
Johnson’s focus on the run game has led to a strong rushing performance, emphasizing that under his leadership, the Bears have surpassed 220 rushing yards multiple times. Cowherd credited Johnson’s system for the team’s success, suggesting that it has worked effectively with quarterbacks of differing skill levels, including Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent.
He compared Johnson to other successful coaches like Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, stating that innovative offensive coaches are crucial to their teams’ success in today’s league.
