Chicago Bears' coach Ben Johnson has deftly deflated the notion of his offense being predictable. Gone are the days of one-dimensional play-calling; this season's iteration of the Chicago Bears' offense is an exercise in complexity.
Johnson's willingness to mix and match formations, utilize a variety of players in different roles, and keep defenses on their toes has paid dividends. The team's attack now averages 26.3 points per game and 369.6 yards per contest, both marks that rank among the top six in the league this season.
While it is true that some receivers are frequently mentioned in scouting reports – Rome Odunze, for example – Johnson's offense doesn't follow a predictable script. Instead of relying heavily on Odunze, DJ Moore often finds himself as a prime target when defenses zero in on the receiver line-up. Rookie tight end Colston Loveland is another emerging player who has caught Williams' attention with his reliable receiving skills.
One key element that Johnson has successfully incorporated into his offense is the running game, where rookie Kyle Monangai's improvement has made it increasingly difficult for opponents to devise a defense that focuses solely on stopping Swift. The Bears' backfield rotation allows for creative play-calling, as Williams occasionally receives carries in designed runs and receivers are often used out of the backfield.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio acknowledged Johnson's adaptability: "Ben does a good job of mixing it up." This has created an environment where defenses struggle to anticipate what will happen next, much like trying to solve a constantly evolving puzzle.
While there have been periods when Johnson seemed disenchanted with his own play-calling, one thing is clear – the Bears' offense under this head coach is no longer as straightforward as it was in previous seasons. With Johnson at the helm, defenders are faced with an unrelenting guessing game that keeps them on their toes every week.
Johnson's willingness to mix and match formations, utilize a variety of players in different roles, and keep defenses on their toes has paid dividends. The team's attack now averages 26.3 points per game and 369.6 yards per contest, both marks that rank among the top six in the league this season.
While it is true that some receivers are frequently mentioned in scouting reports – Rome Odunze, for example – Johnson's offense doesn't follow a predictable script. Instead of relying heavily on Odunze, DJ Moore often finds himself as a prime target when defenses zero in on the receiver line-up. Rookie tight end Colston Loveland is another emerging player who has caught Williams' attention with his reliable receiving skills.
One key element that Johnson has successfully incorporated into his offense is the running game, where rookie Kyle Monangai's improvement has made it increasingly difficult for opponents to devise a defense that focuses solely on stopping Swift. The Bears' backfield rotation allows for creative play-calling, as Williams occasionally receives carries in designed runs and receivers are often used out of the backfield.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio acknowledged Johnson's adaptability: "Ben does a good job of mixing it up." This has created an environment where defenses struggle to anticipate what will happen next, much like trying to solve a constantly evolving puzzle.
While there have been periods when Johnson seemed disenchanted with his own play-calling, one thing is clear – the Bears' offense under this head coach is no longer as straightforward as it was in previous seasons. With Johnson at the helm, defenders are faced with an unrelenting guessing game that keeps them on their toes every week.
The way he keeps mixing and matching formations, and using his players in different roles is genius. I mean, who expects to see DJ Moore as the primary target when defenses are stacked on Rome Odunze? It's like they're trying to keep us guessing! 
now i'm not saying its working or anything, but 26.3 points per game is pretty sweet 
and dj moore being a prime target when defenses focus on odunze is like a nice little surprise 
. I mean, defenders have to be guessing all the time now! It's like trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded 
. The fact that Vic Fangio himself acknowledged Johnson's adaptability says it all 
. This guy is on fire and I am HERE FOR IT 
. Rome Odunze is definitely making plays, but Moore's been consistent all season. Maybe the Bears should focus on developing their QB more instead of relying so heavily on the WRs? Just saying 
i love how ben's mixing it up, keeping defenses guessing every week. vic fangio said it best: "ben does a good job of mixing it up" 
that's what makes the bears offense so hard to prepare for now
. The fact that defenses are scrambling to keep up with his innovative play-calling is music to my ears 
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and have u seen kyle monangai's improvement in the running game? he's making it tough for defenses to focus just on swift 
Coach Ben Johnson's willingness to experiment and mix it up has really paid off - those 26.3 points per game are no joke 
. The addition of the running game to the offense is also a masterstroke - Kyle Monangai's improvement has definitely made things more difficult for defenses to anticipate what's coming next 
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. Ben Johnson's adaptability is definitely paying off for the Bears, but I'm curious to see how long he can keep this up 
ben johnson's offense is like a masterclass in complexity 
. i mean who knew they could make dj moore and colston loveland so key? 
Vic fangio said ben does a good job of mixing it up 
. And let's be real, the running game with Kyle Monangai has been a major game-changer – it makes it way harder for opponents to focus solely on Swift 
. And don't sleep on Colston Loveland - that rookie tight end's got skills! The running game has been a game-changer too, keeping defenses on their toes with Kyle Monangai's growth 
The running game has also become a major factor in Johnson's play-calling, and it's paying off big time. The way they're using the backfield rotation to create creative plays is just masterful 
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. It's not easy to adapt to, but it's definitely paying off in big ways for the Bears! 
? That's top six league-wise, no joke! 
The Bears' offense is like a puzzle that defenders can't solve 
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