1st and 10: Leadership issues continue to plague Bears

Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks to reporters after a game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field.Nam Huh/AP

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…