In a recent interview with the Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, he expressed his disdain for the constant buzz surrounding the upcoming season. Johnson, like most fans, is eager to shift the focus from speculation to action.
The offseason chatter has been hard to escape, with media outlets touting the potential impact of No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and the improvements in the team’s weaponry. The narrative surrounding Matt Eberflus’ defense and its strong finish in the previous season has only added to the heightened expectations for the Bears in 2024. After three consecutive seasons on the outside of the playoffs, the pressure is mounting for Chicago to deliver.
“I’m done buying into the hype, honestly,” declared Johnson in an interview with the team’s official website. “I feel like I’ve said it before plenty of times. I’ve had some pretty good rosters and plenty of talented people in the locker rooms where [it’s said], ‘Oh yeah, this is our year, this is our year.’ Everything that we’ve got in this locker room sounds good, it seems good, but none of that matters. What matters is what we’re going to do this weekend and from every Sunday or Monday, whatever game it is. That’s when it matters. The preseason hype doesn’t move me. We’ve all got to come in here and we’ve got to work, just top to bottom.”
Johnson’s focus is clear – he is determined to let his performance on the field speak for itself, rather than getting caught up in the noise off it. As the Bears prepare to face the Tennessee Titans in their season opener at Soldier Field, both teams are navigating significant changes in their rosters and coaching staff.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup between two teams looking to make a statement in the early stages of the season. For Johnson and the Bears, the time for talk is over – it’s time to strap in and get to work on the field.
