If you practice how you play, then that might explain the Chicago Bears ' start to the 2025 season. Coach Ben Johnson gave a pointed assessment of his team's practice habits on Wednesday.

Coming off an embarrassing 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions , Johnson told reporters the Bears don't practice like a serious championship contender.

"I think our practice habits have yet to reflect a championship-caliber team," Johnson said.

That much was clear on the field in Week 2. The Lions outgained the Bears by 172 yards, and Chicago was minus-2 in the turnover department.

Coming from that Lions team, which completely reshaped its culture while Johnson was there as offensive coordinator, he is now trying to do the same with the Bears. Earlier in the week, Johnson issued a challenge to his p

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