Bears Coach Ben Johnson Sounds Alarm on Slumping Passing Attack
Coach Ben Johnson has been unequivocal in his assessment of the Chicago Bears' struggling passing attack, and he's not mincing words about quarterback Caleb Williams. According to Johnson, the team's reliance on the passing game is a major liability that's hindering their playoff hopes.
The stats tell a concerning story: with Williams at the helm, the Bears' offense ranks 16th in the NFL, while his passer rating falls at 22nd. Johnson acknowledged that there are multiple factors to blame, but he made it clear that the quarterback is the starting point for improvement.
"We're winning in spite of our passing game, not because of it," Johnson said bluntly. The coach emphasized that none of the team's players are satisfied with the current state of affairs. When asked about Williams' throwing accuracy, which has been a major issue this season, Johnson sidestepped the question of an unusual windy day for the Eagles game, instead focusing on broader concerns.
The root cause of the problem lies in the fundamental correctness of the passing game as a whole. According to Johnson, Williams needs to be decisive and accurate when his primary receiver is open, while receivers need to work on their route precision and timing to ensure better depth and spacing on the field.
The coaching staff has already drilled down on these issues, with receivers' performances being scrutinized closely. As the Bears prepare for their next game against the Packers, Johnson's message is clear: everyone must do their part to clean up the passing attack if they want to compete at a high level.
Ultimately, it's up to Williams and his receiving corps to prove themselves in practice and on the field. Until then, coach Johnson will continue to voice his concerns, urging the team to get its act together and move forward with confidence.
Coach Ben Johnson has been unequivocal in his assessment of the Chicago Bears' struggling passing attack, and he's not mincing words about quarterback Caleb Williams. According to Johnson, the team's reliance on the passing game is a major liability that's hindering their playoff hopes.
The stats tell a concerning story: with Williams at the helm, the Bears' offense ranks 16th in the NFL, while his passer rating falls at 22nd. Johnson acknowledged that there are multiple factors to blame, but he made it clear that the quarterback is the starting point for improvement.
"We're winning in spite of our passing game, not because of it," Johnson said bluntly. The coach emphasized that none of the team's players are satisfied with the current state of affairs. When asked about Williams' throwing accuracy, which has been a major issue this season, Johnson sidestepped the question of an unusual windy day for the Eagles game, instead focusing on broader concerns.
The root cause of the problem lies in the fundamental correctness of the passing game as a whole. According to Johnson, Williams needs to be decisive and accurate when his primary receiver is open, while receivers need to work on their route precision and timing to ensure better depth and spacing on the field.
The coaching staff has already drilled down on these issues, with receivers' performances being scrutinized closely. As the Bears prepare for their next game against the Packers, Johnson's message is clear: everyone must do their part to clean up the passing attack if they want to compete at a high level.
Ultimately, it's up to Williams and his receiving corps to prove themselves in practice and on the field. Until then, coach Johnson will continue to voice his concerns, urging the team to get its act together and move forward with confidence.
anyway, coach Johnson sounds like a straight shooter, but i'm not sure if he's being too harsh on Williams. idk, maybe he is right tho? we need some improvement ASAP or the playoffs will be a long shot for us 
! Coach Ben Johnson's got it right – the quarterback play is the starting point for improvement, but where's the accountability? Why aren't we seeing more emphasis on player evaluation and coaching adjustments during games? It's all about spin-doctors making excuses instead of facing the music.
. And let's be real, folks, if we're relying on our receivers to fix their own issues, that's a recipe for disaster. It's all about systemic failures and lack of strategic planning in the NFL.
. The question is, will he be willing to rock the boat or stick with the status quo?
Interesting, if I'm being honest, I think Coach Ben Johnson is being pretty fair to Caleb Williams. 22nd in passer rating isn't bad for a rookie QB 
still got his whole career ahead of him. The team's problem runs deeper than just one player, but yeah, they need to step up their passing game if they wanna compete with the top teams 
The stats are wild, but if they're winning despite it, that's still a red flag 
. What really gets me is the receivers need to step up their route precision 
and timing. It's all about spacing on the field 
. Coach Johnson's message is clear: everyone needs to own this 
. Let's see some improvements, guys! 
. Anyway, back to the Bears' passing attack... yeah, it's rough 
. I mean, I get it, Coach Johnson is trying to stress the importance of accuracy and route precision 
, but can't we have a decent-looking layout to support his message? 
. If the Bears want to compete, they gotta shake things up 
. But change starts with within, so it's on Caleb Williams to lead by example