Having a respected veteran like Byard buying into Johnson's philosophy, it's a big sign of leadership for this franchise. Johnson clearly wants to build a foundation of winning in Chicago, and getting team leaders like Byard to buy in will be crucial to building a culture that leads to success.

Swift, who has history with Johnson, is far and away the Bears' most talented running back. But it's crucial for Johnson's first season that he's also the "right" type of running back for this offense.

Ben Johnson was reportedly upset with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense at practice. Colin Cowherd asks if it’s possible for Williams to make a leap in year 2, and if the Bears are in trouble.