After two weeks, it was too easy for so many folks to make assumptions. The Chicago Bears were 0-2 and had just been thumped by the Detroit Lions. Ben Johnson appeared to be struggling out of the gate, in Year 1.
But, like many good things, they take time. And here we are, with the Bears sitting atop the NFC at 9-3 and having won nine out of 10 games. The narrative is starting to flip, and it is first and foremost thanks to the head coach.
Former All-Pro NFL defensive back Aqib Talib was one of those quick to judge early on in the season.