Head coach Ben Johnson has had his work cut out for him since joining the Bears prior to the 2025 season, and the culture change couldn't be more evident. For a team that's crawled its way back from the bottom of the league, the Bears' hard work and determination are places where they have found their identity.
The Bears' staggering ability to win the turnover battle has enabled them to capitalize on their own defensive prowess, and the Bears' offense has responded. This is just one of the six pillars that hold this team up, and looking deeper into the rest tells a shocking (yet predictable) tale.