A year ago, Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t think his team was practicing like a team that wants to win the Super Bowl. He no longer thinks that.

Johnson said on Friday that one of his reasons for optimism heading into the season is that he sees better practice habits from his players than he was seeing heading into the 2025 season.

“Here’s what I’m excited about: How hard they’re working on a regular basis right now,” Johnson said. “I think I made a comment last year about how we’re not practicing at a championship level yet. I’m not saying that this year. These guys, the work they’re putting in throughout the week, it doesn’t guarantee you a…

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