It’s been an uneven year for Bears star receiver DJ Moore, with just 403 yards and a touchdown through eight games. But Moore’s head coach, Ben Johnson, doesn’t seem to be losing faith in him.

In fact, as the rookie coach told reporters during press availability on Friday, Moore’s perception within the building appears to be far different than the one fans and media have.

“I mean, you talk about a guy that comes into work with a smile on his face every single day,” Johnson said this week. “He loves football. I love what he’s about right now. … I think he’s providing a great example for a lot of our young players as well.”

That kind of praise means a lot of weight from Johnson, especially amid a season where Moore’s body language and energy have drawn scrutiny from fans and analysts. The

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