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Bears coach Ben Johnson rips ‘disappointing’ starting offense, considers narrowing playbook

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bears coach Ben Johnson has said a few times this preseason the offense wasn’t where it needed to be, but he had hoped it had turned the corner with some recent improvements.

That momentum slammed to a stop Friday in the preseason finale against the Chiefs.

In three possessions against the Chiefs’ starters, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense punted twice and settled for a field goal after getting a first down in the red zone. Williams completed 6 of 9 passes for 41 yards and a 76.