Bears’ Ben Johnson Shares Dad’s ‘Mediocre’ Quote After Caleb Williams Calls Him a ‘Psycho’
Bears HC Ben Johnson reveals father’s quote The Chicago Bears defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 despite committing five turnovers.
Key points
- Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Johnson revealed that his father had sent him a quote that he passed along to the team.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns but threw four interceptions, the most in his career.
- After the game, head coach Ben Johnson discussed the message he shared with his players and how they managed to secure the victory.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field.
My dad sent me a quote: ‘Only mediocre people can be at their best all the time.’” Johnson said.
Additional details
- The quote came from Johnson’s father and was one he chose to share with his players.
- Baker Mayfield’s offense brought Tampa Bay level at 24-24 with 2:51 left, putting pressure on the Bears to respond before Santos’ game-winning kick.
- The Chicago Bears secured a narrow victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite several costly mistakes that put their lead in danger.
- He also said the Bears had yet to play to their full potential but expected the team to improve during the second half of the season.
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