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(670 The Score) </strong>—<strong> </strong>Unlike many offensive-minded head coaches in the NFL, new Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn’t the product of a particular scheme. The offense he ran in coordinating the Lions was one built to his personnel.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugku37000e01s08ps4g9o9@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'That scheme stayed in Detroit as Johnson moved to Chicago back in January. Johnson hopes to replicate the results – the Lions were first in scoring and second in total offense in the NFL in 2024 – but not the playbook.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyc7000h357trrtztnue@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'As of Saturday, the Bears are through nine phases of a 12-phase installation of their offense, with a phase completed in each of their nine practices in training camp. The goal is for completion of that installation late next week as the Dolphins arrive at Halas Hall on Friday for a joint practice.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyet000i357tng74m3rm@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'That will allow the Bears to structure their first-team offense against a Dolphins defense that presents a new challenge. That will continue on Aug. 10 as the two teams play a preseason game at Soldier Field.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyfx000j357tzpr2pxyr@published'}, {'data': {'text': '&quot;It provides a competitive environment for our guys to go out and showcase the growth,” Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyhc000k357txj7t5mh7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'When the Bears began training camp in late July, Johnson candidly admitted that he was assessing what type of running scheme his offense would feature. It was a glimpse into the process taking place early in training camp.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyin000l357tgdzncwng@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Johnson and the Bears are building the offense from the ground up. It presents a challenge for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who's being tested in camp.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyjs000m357twrekt5h3@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“I take pride in trying to retain it all,” Williams said. “Every single detail that we have. I think that’s where I’ve been growing so far since Ben’s been here, is retaining all of the information, all of it makes sense to me and being able to go out there and execute.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkyl3000n357tqovt6f7a@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Once the Bears have completed the installation on offense, they'll take a closer look at the scheme and adjust from there. Johnson earned a reputation as an offensive mastermind in Detroit, but it takes the right personnel to post points on the scoreboard.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkym8000o357tv0dacnle@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Williams is taking the lead alongside Johnson, hoping to guide a productive offense for the Bears.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmdugkynk000p357tmp6kch2u@published'}, {'data': {'text': "“His process gets better every day,” Doyle said. “It's really one day to the next he's putting in the work. He's doing a good job. We have seen very positive results in the pre-snap stuff. He's continuing to progress post-snap and I think he had a pretty good day today and so I'm really excited about where he's going. It's still a journey. Every single day is really important for him. 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