Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Bears players think Ben Johnson is a sadist?
Players like Luther Burden and Colston Loveland described Johnson's intense desire not just to beat opponents, but to physically and mentally break them down to the point where losses to the Bears affect their play for weeks afterward. Johnson himself has talked about imposing the Bears' will to ruin the other team's season. That level of ruthlessness is what has players calling him a sadist in the best possible way.
What did Luther Burden and Colston Loveland say about Ben Johnson's mentality toward opponents?
Burden said he feels Johnson wants to beat opponents really bad and make them quit. Loveland added that Johnson wants to control the clock, physically dominate, score a lot of points, and ruin the other team's season so they lose the next couple of games after facing Chicago.
How did Ben Johnson handle the Packers' mental edge over the Bears?
Johnson recognized immediately that Green Bay had a mental edge built up from years of beating Chicago, so he confronted it head-on by taunting and prodding the Packers and letting them know the Bears wouldn't be the same pushover. His approach, combined with an intense training camp grind, led to two epic Bears victories over Green Bay late last season.
How are the Packers performing heading into their matchup with the Bears?
Green Bay entered the game at 2-2, with both of their wins coming by very slim margins against bad teams. That kind of shaky play is described as completely foreign territory for the Packers following their January playoff loss.
Which past Bears coaches does Ben Johnson's personality remind fans of?
Johnson's intense and aggressive style draws comparisons to Bears legends George Halas and Mike Ditka, both of whom led the organization during its most successful periods. The article notes the Bears have historically functioned best when a bit of a loose cannon is in charge.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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