In North Carolina, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson prepares for the season opener against the Panthers. Johnson, a native of Asheville and former walk-on quarterback at UNC, has led the Bears to an 11-6 record and their first NFC North title since 2018. He focuses on improving end-of-half situations while monitoring player injuries ahead of the game.
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