Bears TE Colston Loveland has strong words for coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson impressed in his first season as the Chicago Bears’ head coach. He guided the team to an NFC North title and it reached the Divisional Round. Players and analysts continue to praise the 40-year-old for his leadership, including Colston Loveland.

Chicago hired Johnson in January 2025. He emerged as one of the top candidates in the coaching cycle following his stint as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator. Johnson had more than 16 years of coaching experience under his belt before joining the Bears.

Loveland, on the other had, was selected at No. 10 overall in 2025. He quickly made a name for himself as a reliable and capable target for Caleb Williams. The former Michigan Wolverines star finished the season with 58 receptions for 713 yards and six touchdowns. He is set for a bigger role and is projected to be among the best at his position.

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Colston Loveland opens up on Bears HC Ben Johnson’s work ethic

The tight end shared his thoughts about Johnson’s coaching style and work ethic. He highlighted that the second-year head coach shows a lot of dedication to his job.

“We all look at coach Johnson, we’re like, man, you see him in here early getting it in, squatting with heavy weight on his back doing the same list we’re doing,” Loveland said. “And then obviously, his coaching style and everything, he’s just so intense and you know that he works harder than anyone. So we look up to a guy and we’re gonna say, ‘OK, let’s emulate him and let’s do everything he does.”

Colston Loveland on Ben Johnson:

The team sees him in the weight room early, squatting heavy weight. Says that the players look up to him and emulate him.

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— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) August 3, 2026

Johnson, Loveland and the Bears are aiming for a deeper playoff run next season. The team added key pieces in the offseason to address positional needs and bolster the lineup. However, they face a huge challenge with the toughest schedule in the league, but they are ready to confront it head on. Chicago will play seven primetime games which will likely draw even more attention to Loveland and Co.