Bears Coach Johnson Criticizes Sloppy Offense After Preseason Win

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed significant frustration with his team's offensive performance during their preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs, calling the first half "sloppy football" and "not good enough." The Bears’ starters, led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, struggled early with mistakes including a fumble on the opening play, a false start penalty, and multiple punts resulting in just 22 yards over two possessions. Despite the shaky start, the offense found some rhythm late in the first half, with Williams leading a touchdown drive before backup quarterback Tyson Bagent orchestrated a comeback with three touchdown passes to secure a 29-27 victory. Johnson emphasized the need for the team to start faster on both offense and defense as they prepare for the regular season opener against the Vikings. He acknowledged that the early offensive issues had persisted throughout training camp and expressed confidence that the team could correct these problems after reviewing game tape. The Bears face a challenging schedule ahead, with Johnson noting the importance of the upcoming bye week to solidify their identity for the season.