The Four Horsemen of Ben Johnson’s New Bears Culture
A Symbol of Accountability and Discipline
As Ben Johnson puts it, accountability and discipline will bleed from coaches to players as his new culture is built from Halas Hall to Soldier Field.
That bleeding effect started on Wednesday with four players who sat front row as he laid out his vision for the Bears – Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Cole Kmet.
Caleb Williams and the Visionary Leader
“Get comfortable being uncomfortable,” Johnson said in his opening statement. “The bar has been set higher than it’s ever been set before. The only way for this team and for you as individual players to reach your potential is to be pushed and to be challenged. That’s exactly what I and my staff plan on doing.”
A New Family-Based Atmosphere
Jared Goff, Amon Ra St. Brown, and Penei Sewell among others, fuel the hard-nosed, family-based atmosphere in the Detroit Lions’ locker room, which Ben Johnson just left. The players who showed up for Johnson’s first day – Williams, Moore, Kmet, and Odunze, could metaphorically serve as the Four Horsemen to Johnson’s apocalypse of the old Bears culture.
Rome Odunze’s Hunger for Accountability
As a rookie who finished the season sixth in catches and seventh in receiving yards, Odunze has already expressed a desire to learn from last season and be a positive example moving into the future.
Cole Kmet’s Accountable Nature
Kmet was one of the most prominent figures on the Bears’ roster when it came to being openly critical of the team’s accountability and attention to detail, whether it was at practice during the week, or on gameday.
Accountability and Discipline from the Top
When Johnson wrapped up, Williams was already taking queues from his new head coach, emphasizing the importance of discipline and accountability.
Conclusion
The presence of these four players at the forefront of Ben Johnson’s introductory press conference served as a metaphor for the start of a new era in Bears culture. They embody the characteristics of accountability and discipline that Johnson is instilling in the team, and as they take ownership of their role in shaping the locker room culture, they have the potential to be a transformative force in bringing about positive change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Johnson’s vision for the Bears’ culture?
Ben Johnson’s vision for the Bears is to create an atmosphere of accountability and discipline from coaches to players, emphasizing the importance of pushing each other to reach their full potential.
How do the four players (Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Cole Kmet) fit into this vision?
The four players showcased their commitment to accountability and discipline, with Odunze’s desire to learn from last season, Kmet’s criticism of the team’s attention to detail, Moore’s willingness to make amends after his earlier comments, and Williams’ enthusiasm to take cues from Johnson.
Can this new era of accountability and discipline lead to success for the Bears?
With these four players, along with Coach Johnson, spearheading the shift in culture, the potential is there for positive change and ultimate success on the field.
