Can Ben Johnson's Offense Break the Scoreboard?

Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast · Aug 19, 2026 · 46m

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down ESPN analyst Ben Solak's latest article on the lofty expectations surrounding Ben Johnson's offense and the goals he has for his second season as head coach of the Chicago Bears.

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With Johnson openly emphasizing explosive production and a dominant rushing attack, the guys discuss what success looks like for the Bears offense in 2026 and whether Chicago has the personnel to reach those ambitious benchmarks.

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