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.

When Caleb Williams twice had difficulty getting a play called Wednesday, Ben Johnson yanked the Chicago Bears QB and the first-unit offense from the action.

Before the Bears' workout Thursday, Johnson addressed his quick hook, and the short window the team has to learn his new system before the season starts.