The Chicago Bears started their offseason by aggressively bolstering their trenches on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. After that, general manager Ryan Poles and company decided to ensure the Bears’ defensive core stays in tact.

One of the messages he had for his team was establishing a winning mindset that starts with putting the work in during the offseason. Even though it's his first season, Johnson isn't tempering expectations. He's expecting this team to win now.

Chicago Bears players spoke of feeling coach Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence. There’s also an understanding that the work starts now.