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1st and 10: Leadership issues continue to plague Bears

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Bears coach Ben Johnson learns a little bit more about the roster he inherited every day. He’s about to learn a lot more.

After the Bears had penalty issues yet again in a 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday — 11 penalties for 79 yards, including two more false starts — Johnson all but threw his hands up and put the onus on his players and presumably team leaders to solve the problem.

“We’re here as coaches — we’re gonna help support, we’re going to challenge these guys and we’re going to be along there with them every step of the way,” Johnson said on his weekly appearance on ESPN 1000.