It's been abundantly clear that the city of Chicago has fallen in love with the new head coach of the Bears, Ben Johnson. Some might love him a little too much.
Earlier in the week, a local Chicago restaurant, The Wieners Circle, posted on social media that if the Bears win a game this year and Johnson takes his shirt off, they will give away hot dogs. It's a post that even Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had to address in his press conference, but he wasn't as encouraging of his coach to do so.
Now the media put a full-court press on Johnson during his press conference, asking the lingering questions the hungry Windy City must know: Are you aware of the post, and will you take your shirt off? Johnson stood awkwardly tall with a small grin and answered it head-on.
"That's been mentioned. A little disturbing. Why would we want to see that? Any comment?"
After some lighthearted jokes from the press about whether Johnson wants to feed the city, the head coach delivers the message Bears fans have been waiting to hear.
"I'm a man of the people. Time will tell."
After the @ChicagoBears beat the Ravens Sunday, or any other victory this year, it’s more free hot dogs for da city pic.twitter.com/Q4TcAiIPeL
— The Wieners Circle (@TheWienerCircle) October 24, 2025
Could a shirtless Johnson be found as soon as Week 8 vs. Baltimore Ravens?
There is now way more on the line than just pushing for a fifth straight win; now free hot dogs are on the line. Bears fans probably would prefer to win a little more than Johnson shirtless.
Chicago is riding high after a 0-2 start, rattling off four straight wins and putting itself in a good position in the NFC North. The Bears are nipping at the heels of the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.
Their upcoming matchup with the Ravens will be more challenging than their 1-5 record indicates. The Bears are underdogs with Lamar Jackson potentially returning, and they have to find a way to stop one of the top running backs in the NFL, Derrick Henry.
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It's a good opportunity for a young team to prove that they are legit and could use a signature win on the resume. Adding in the fact that they are out five players to injury this week, a win against the Ravens would be even more impressive.