Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks during a news conference following a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) AP

It’s coming, right? Has to be.

The flash. The fun. The new flavor of the Chicago Bears offense.

Some time on Monday night, Ben Johnson will seek his ideal moment. He’ll assess the game situation and look for his opening. Johnson knows what the people want and what Bears fans now expect. Some well-timed and well-coordinated gadgetry. A little razzle-dazzle.

This is Johnson’s debut as an NFL head coach. With one of the league’s charter franchises. Under the “Monday Night Football” spotlight, in a division game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Certainly he understands t

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