Bears coach Ben Johnson focused on 2026 after memorable first season

Larry Mayer

After leading the Bears to the 2025 NFC North title and becoming the franchise's first coach to win a postseason game in his first year, Ben Johnson has already moved onto 2026.

That was crystal clear in the first sentence he uttered at Wednesday's end-of-season press conference when he described the magical 2025 campaign as "last season."

"In regards to last season, I really appreciate ou