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Ben Johnson brings success — and fun — back to Bears with equal parts strategy, leadership

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Anyone remember Matt Eberflus’ post-game victory speeches? Not likely.

There weren’t many of them to begin with. New Bears coach Ben Johnson already has won more games at 9-3 than Eberflus did in any of his three seasons on his way to a 14-32 record and a quick firing.

When they did win, though, the speeches were drier than reheated Thanksgiving turkey. Eberflus typically would go back over his pre-game checklist in a manner far less captivating than the boisterous rallies Johnson has been leading.

Eventually all of Eberflus’ messages, good or bad, lost their flavor altogether.