Bears QB Caleb Williams puts on a sentimental twist, donning coach Ben Johnson's high school jersey in the season finale.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams showed up to Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions sporting an unusual piece of attire - a replica of former head coach Ben Johnson's high school jersey. The number 12 green and yellow jersey is a nod to Johnson's time at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C., where he played as an all-conference player during his junior and senior years.
Johnson's fond memories of his high school days date back to the "Good, Better, Best" cheer that became a staple of Bears fan culture under his coaching tenure. As an assistant coach at his dad's side, Johnson recalls those early days with affection.
Despite struggling in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Lions, Caleb Williams showed a late surge in performance and praised the defense for not allowing the opposing team to score. Coach Ben Johnson remained optimistic about his team's chances, saying that they can capture the championship if they win four games in a row during the playoffs.
The Bears head into the postseason with uncertainty surrounding their playoff prospects, but Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson are focused on their next challenge together.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams showed up to Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions sporting an unusual piece of attire - a replica of former head coach Ben Johnson's high school jersey. The number 12 green and yellow jersey is a nod to Johnson's time at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C., where he played as an all-conference player during his junior and senior years.
Johnson's fond memories of his high school days date back to the "Good, Better, Best" cheer that became a staple of Bears fan culture under his coaching tenure. As an assistant coach at his dad's side, Johnson recalls those early days with affection.
Despite struggling in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Lions, Caleb Williams showed a late surge in performance and praised the defense for not allowing the opposing team to score. Coach Ben Johnson remained optimistic about his team's chances, saying that they can capture the championship if they win four games in a row during the playoffs.
The Bears head into the postseason with uncertainty surrounding their playoff prospects, but Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson are focused on their next challenge together.
It just seems like Caleb Williams is trying too hard to be all sentimental and stuff. And what's with the "Good, Better, Best" cheer? Is that something everyone knows about Bears fans or is it just some inside joke? I don't get it... 
Caleb Williams really went all out for that game, rocking his old coach's jersey 
it's like he's paying homage to the guy who got him into the league in the first place. I'm loving the sentimental vibe from both Caleb and Coach Johnson, they're clearly still tight on a personal level 
. And can we talk about how underrated this game was? 19-16 is nothing to sneeze at, and Caleb's late surge showed he's got some serious fire 
... now let's see if the Bears can keep that momentum going in the playoffs 
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. still gotta give caleb props for stepping up in the 4th quarter tho! and coach ben's optimism about making it to the championship is either gonna be super inspiring or a major bust 
I get it, Ben Johnson is like a legend to those old-school Bears fans, but does he really need to flaunt his high school swag in a pro game? 
And Caleb Williams, come on, you're a QB, not a nostalgia act. Can't he just stick to the team gear? 
And that 'Good, Better, Best' cheer, who even comes up with this stuff? 
?! i swear she's like his good luck charm or something! anyway back to ben johnson, that guy's story is so inspiring, playing sports in high school and all... btw, have u tried those new bear-shaped cookies from starbucks? they're literally the best thing since sliced bread 
it's like he's tryna give his coach some sentimental props 
and i gotta say, it's so cool that ben johnson has those fond memories of playin' in high school during his junior and senior years 
the "good, better, best" cheer is literally a piece of bears history 
and even though they lost this game, caleb williams showed some serious heart by praise-in' the defense 
coach ben johnson stayin positive about their playoff chances is def a good vibe too 