Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson's offseason dedication highlighted by rookie

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Sam Roush recently shared an anecdote highlighting the intense work ethic of head coach Ben Johnson. During an early morning workout at Halas Hall in June, Roush encountered Johnson appearing to have slept at the facility.

Roush noted that Johnson arrived at the gym around 8:00 a.m. with “bed head,” leading the rookie to ask if the coach had slept in the facility overnight. Johnson reportedly responded, “Don’t ask those kind of questions.”

The story serves to illustrate Johnson's dedication to the team following a successful season in which he guided the Bears to the postseason and the NFC crown. Roush described the coach as “incredible” and “very intense,” noting that his commitment to the job has helped him connect with the locker room.