Johnson may not be buying into the hype at this point, but Chicago made waves this offseason by hiring head coach Ben Johnson and bolstering the offensive line with the additions of Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson.

Johnson has spent too much time inside Halas Hall to fall for a sunny narrative in April. Yes, he said, he’s intrigued about Ben Johnson. No, he said, preseason buildup about the Bears won’t mean anything in September.