Ben Johnson Sends Blunt Message After Bears’ Blowout Preseason Win
Chicago defeated Cleveland by 24 points, but Ben Johnson was not satisfied with the protection provided by his offensive line.
The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason with a dominant 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Despite the convincing win, Bears cornerback Ben Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance. Johnson pointed out that their quarterbacks faced excessive pressure during the game. Tyson Bagent, the starter for the first half, completed 13 of 22 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, but was sacked twice.
Johnson noted that evaluating the offensive line's performance often requires a detailed review of game footage, but his initial impression was clear. The pressure on the quarterbacks continued even after Case Keenum and Miller Moss entered the game in the second half. Johnson also mentioned that the Bears rested key players, including starting quarterback Caleb Williams and several other starters, which likely contributed to their inconsistent rushing performance.
The team gained only 82 yards on 21 carries, averaging just 3.9 yards per attempt. Coleman Bennett did manage to score a three-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Chicago's defensive effort was commendable, but Johnson believes the offensive line will face a more formidable challenge in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Johnson emphasized that winning a preseason game does not absolve the team from demanding better protection for Williams before he returns to the field.
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