Mike Florio criticizes Ben Johnson after Bears' loss to Packers

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Mike Florio criticizes Ben Johnson after Bears' loss to Packers
Summary

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson faced criticism following a 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 5. The Bears struggled offensively, committing five turnovers, which included a challenging performance from backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Analyst Mike Florio suggested Johnson's pre-game comments, aimed at stirring rivalry with the Packers, may have backfired by motivating Green Bay. He emphasized that Johnson should reconsider his approach after the defeat, which snapped the Bears' two-game winning streak and left them at 3-2 for the season. Chicago is set to host Green Bay again on December 25.

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  • •Bears lose 31-7 to Packers in Week 5.
  • •Mike Florio questions Johnson's pre-game comments.
  • •Bears commit five turnovers during the game.
  • •Chicago drops to 3-2 on the season.
  • •Bears will host Packers again on December 25.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Take a Hard Look in the Mirror’ — Mike Florio Criticizes Ben Johnson for Provoking Packers Before Bears’ Blowout Loss
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has never been shy about stirring the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers. His fiery approach has even gone viral, including a profanity-laced speech to his locker room after beating the Packers in the wild-card round in January.

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