Ben Johnson explains why the Bears brought back LS Scott Daly

The Chicago Bears experienced a setback in their Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings, largely due to issues with their long snapper Beau Gardner. Gardner, an undrafted rookie, made significant mistakes on both of the Bears' field goal attempts, one of which was a blocked snap with the game on the line. In response, the Bears have made a strategic change for their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

They have re-signed former long snapper Scott Daly, who played for the Bears last season, and waived Gardner before adding him to their practice squad. Head coach Ben Johnson explained the decision to bring Daly back, stating, "Scott's a dependable, reliable piece. He loved being here. When you have a young long snapper, there sometimes are some growing pains, and we're experiencing those.

We just felt like it was the right thing to do for our team at that time." Special teams are often underestimated, but they can significantly impact the outcome of a game. The Bears learned this lesson painfully in 2018 against the Eagles. Johnson has consistently emphasized the importance of paying attention to the minor details in all aspects of the game, which has contributed to his success as a head coach.

After letting go of Daly during the offseason, he briefly played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before being released and then on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad before being cut. He was also briefly on the active roster of the New Orleans Saints and played in their Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens.