Ben Johnson praised Bears run defense vs. Bengals
Bears head coach Ben Johnson praised Chicago's run defense in their loss to the Bengals in the preseason.
In a disappointing 27-9 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Chicago Bears managed to shine in a positive area: their run defense. Head coach Ben Johnson highlighted that the team excelled in containing the Bengals' rushing attack, allowing just 64 yards on 20 attempts, averaging a mere 3.2 yards per attempt. Johnson attributed this success to a combination of factors, including the efforts of the linebackers, the secondary, and the overall integrity of their gap assignments.
He emphasized the importance of getting out of their stance and striking blocks, praising the communication and gap-filling abilities of their linebackers. Johnson also mentioned the valuable contributions of smaller players who are effective tacklers. The Bears' strong performance against the run, especially considering their historically terrible run defense last season, offers a glimmer of hope for the upcoming season as they face formidable opponents like Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and James Cook.
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