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    1. COACH

      Ben Johnson As The Next Bill Walsh? Why The NFL’s Latest Comparison Is Massive

      Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

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    2. COACH

      How A Vikings Coach Found A Way To Piss Off Ben Johnson Ahead Of Sunday’s Game

      Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

      SPORTS MOCKERY ↗

    3. COACH

      How A Forgotten NFL Coach Stopped Ben Johnson From Screwing Up Caleb Williams

      Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

      SPORTS MOCKERY ↗

    4. PERFORMANCE

      Bears-Vikings: Keys to a Chicago victory

      Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

      WCG ↗

    5. PERFORMANCE

      Three Bears: Week 2’s Picks to Click

      Why it mattersThis is the information that changes how fans watch the next snap.

      BLEACHER NATION ↗

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      Preparation and command of the offense appear in recent coach comments.

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    Ben Johnson

    1. Ben Johnson

      “Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this ”

      Sep 16 · Source

    2. Bears coach

      It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

      Sep 15 · Source

    3. Ben Johnson

      Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference Chicago Bears Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

      Sep 14 · Source

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    Career

    1. 2026Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

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    17 events

    1. INJURYREPORTED

      Kyler Gordon’s Work With ‘Foot Doctor Moe’ Raises New Red Flags

      Kyler Gordon is on injured reserve and is set to miss (at least) the first four games of the regular season. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    2. INJURYREPORTED

      Is Ben Johnson Not Telling The Whole Truth About The Scoring Record? One Coach Thinks So

      Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants to win Super Bowls. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

      1 sourceView event →

    3. GAMEUNCLEAR

      Vikings vs. Bears Final Score Predictions: Experts weigh in on the fascinating battle between Brian Flores and Ben Johnson - A to Z Sports

      Vikings vs. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    4. GAME PERFORMANCESYNDICATED

      Chicago Bears Stat Tracker Week 1: Chasing Big Records

      Welcome to the 2026 Chicago Bears Stat Tracker and boy did Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s offense give us some fireworks to kick off the season. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    5. COACH COMMENTSTALE

      Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense

      "Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this 'mental war' when you go against versus him, and that's what it is," Bears QB Caleb Williams said of facing a Brian Flores-led defense, which Chicago will do Sunday against Minnesota. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    6. COACH COMMENTSTALE

      Bears Bits: Final Panthers Thoughts, Scary Offense, More

      It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

      1 sourceView event →

    7. COACH COMMENTUNCLEAR

      Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference - Chicago Bears

      Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference Chicago Bears Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    8. GAMESTALE

      Bears’ offense explodes with the most Week 1 points in team history

      That was fun, right? Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    9. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

      Ben Johnson slept well after Williams' Saturday meeting

      Johnson said Williams was 'on top of it' in their final quarterback meeting, rattling off where his eyes needed to be, which let the coach 'sleep really well' the night before the opener.

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    10. GAMEVERIFIED

      Bears 59, Panthers 37

      Chicago opened 2026 with a 59-37 win in Charlotte, the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history and a franchise-record point total for a Bears opener.

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    11. RECORDVERIFIED

      Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

      The 96 combined points were the most in an NFL season opener. Chicago also set a franchise record for points in an opener, breaking a mark that had stood since 1948.

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    12. CONTRACTREPORTED

      Bears To Extend RB D’Andre Swift

      Reportedly: Chicago and running back D’Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year, $33.75MM contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    13. INJURYREPORTED

      Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III: Which Young Bears Receiver Is the Better Card Investment?

      When Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson said to buy stock in Luther Burden III, I’m not sure he meant it literally in terms of The Hobby. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    14. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

      Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for QB's intensity, focus

      Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams Tuesday for how seriously the third-year quarterback approaches his job, saying he’s locked in and is “only concerned about doing his job at a high level.” Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    15. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

      Johnson: Williams has taken pride in a more serious approach

      On Sept. 1 Johnson said Williams is more composed and intent than a year ago, getting to the field early and staying after practice. He used 'goofy' with love for last year's version and said the change trickles to teammates.

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    16. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

      Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months after knee surgery

      Reportedly: Bears coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery last Friday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 months. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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    17. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

      Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Chicago Bears announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

      With production wrapping last month in the Chicago area, the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story has been named. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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