Before training camp started, Johnson reflected on the evolution of his offensive installs from 2022 to 2024. As Cronin reported, Johnson said the system he's implementing with the Bears this year is "much more complex" compared to his Lions debut in 2022.

Since Hester's final season with the Bears in 2013, Chicago has made the playoffs just twice and failed to win a postseason game. With Johnson at the helm and a franchise quarterback finally in place, Hester appears optimistic this could be the start of a long-overdue new era in Chicago.

After a quiet rookie season, Rome Odunze is quickly emerging as the Bears’ top outside threat. Ben Johnson praises Odunze’s rare blend of size, agility, and precise route running — a combination that makes him nearly unstoppable in one-on-one matchups.