New Chicago Bears' head coach Ben Johnson held his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning, ushering in a new era for the organization.
In what has become a tradition for new Bears' head coaches, they often make a slight about the team's rivalry with the Green Bay Packers. Among his opening remarks, Johnson confirmed one of the reasons he wanted the Bears' job was to allow him to continue his coaching career in the NFC North.
Johnson mentioned Detroit Lions' head coach Dan Campbell and Minnesota Vikings' head coach Kevin O'Connell as two coaches he is looking forward to facing. When it came to the Packers and their head coach Matt LaFleur, Johnson was quick to point out the success he has had against Green Bay.
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Johnson knows what success against the Packers looks like. This past season, the Lions swept the Packers in their two regular season games and over the last three seasons, Detroit has only lost to Green Bay once during the regular season.
Ben Johnson wastes no time in fueling the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers.
If we're being honest, trolling the Packers is the easiest win that a new Bears' head coach can have during their introductory press conference. If there is anyone who is going to change the Bears' recent history against the Packers, it would be a coach who has experience in the NFC North. As Johnson pointed out during his opening remarks, the NFC North is the best division in the NFL.
Johnson's ascension as a head coach with the Bears could elevate the division to even greater lengths. If Johnson is able to get the most out of the Bears' offense behind quarterback Caleb Williams, that could lead to the NFC North having three of the best offensive-minded head coaches in all of football.