The Chicago Bears kicked off their offseason program last week, where new head coach Ben Johnson got to meet his team for the first time and lay out expectations. One of the messages he had for his team was establishing a winning mindset that starts with putting the work in during the offseason.

Chicago Bears players spoke of feeling coach Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence. There’s also an understanding that the work starts now.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson set a lasting tone the veteran players understood immediately. Here's how his first impression resonated at Halas Hall.