Bears search for poetry in motion in coach Ben Johnson's first draft

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 19: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears prepares to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776269443Geoff Stellfox/Getty

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A self-described “numbers guy,” Ben Johnson nonetheless decided to give poetry a try Tuesday. The Bears coach stood at a podium in front of about 100 guests at the Brian Piccolo Awards and began reading from a piece of paper.

The poem Johnson wrote was called “More Than A Jersey,” and was a tribute to Piccolo and awards host Pat McCaskey, the Bears’ board member who is known to read poetry at the annual event honoring players who best…