One of the messages he had for his team was establishing a winning mindset that starts with putting the work in during the offseason. Even though it's his first season, Johnson isn't tempering expectations. He's expecting this team to win now.

Chicago Bears players spoke of feeling coach Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence. There’s also an understanding that the work starts now.

It’s not taking long for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to understand the expectations of new head coach Ben Johnson. A day into the team's offseason strength and conditioning program, Williams already was being put to the test in meetings by Johnson on details about the offense.