Okay, so Ben Johnson is at it again, playing mind games not just with opposing defenses, but with the entire media. The Bears coach straight up started Case Keenum in Week 4 against the Jets, but it wasn’t because Keenum was the guy. Nope. Johnson decided to pull that move specifically because reports were flying around saying Tyson Bagent was going to get the nod. Talk about some next-level sass!
Bagent Game? Not So Fast, Says Johnson
Seriously, this whole thing kicked off when Johnson refused to name a starting quarterback for the Jets game. But you know how it goes, the rumors started swirling, and pretty much everyone reported that Tyson Bagent was the starter. Well, Johnson heard all that noise and thought, “Hold my Gatorade.” He made sure both Bagent and Keenum were on the field for the first play from scrimmage, just to make a point. It meant Keenum was technically a starter, even if everyone knew it was Bagent’s game to run. What a move.
“A Ceremonial First Pitch” From Johnson
After the Bears snagged a 23-12 win, Johnson finally spilled the beans to reporters. He said, and get this, “Well, I got all these memos saying that Tyson was starting before I had ever made an announcement, so I now want to get Case out there the first time.” He even called it “a ceremonial first pitch out there, hand off the torch.” When someone pointed out that the move meant Keenum got credited with the win, Johnson just shrugged it off, “Good for him. I think the team gets credited for the win.” You gotta love the pure cheekiness of it all. This guy can’t help himself. He just loves playing games, especially when it comes to keeping everyone guessing. As long as it doesn’t mess with winning, it’s all good, right?
What’s Next: The Johnson Show Rolls On
So the Bears are coming off a solid win, 23-12 against the Jets, and their coach is out here making headlines for the wildest reasons. This is just Ben Johnson doing Ben Johnson things. It’s part of who he is. You can bet your last dollar he’s going to keep us on our toes moving forward. Will he keep messing with the media? Probably. Will it get in the way of winning? We’ll have to see, but for now, it’s just pure entertainment!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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