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Chicago Bears Coach Sparks Rivalry with Bold Packers Remarks

3/1/2026

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Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears head coach, declared his disdain for the Green Bay Packers.
He said the Bears and Packers should not like each other, heightening the rivalry.
The comments generated media buzz and nearly 600,000 views online.
Unlike players who lack animosity, Johnson's stance shows rare open hostility in coaching.
Bears fans welcomed the attitude, and analysts expect it to boost interest in upcoming Bears–Packers games.

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Story summary

Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears head coach, declared his disdain for the Green Bay Packers.
He said the Bears and Packers should not like each other, heightening the rivalry.
The comments generated media buzz and nearly 600,000 views online.
Unlike players who lack animosity, Johnson's stance shows rare open hostility in coaching.
Bears fans welcomed the attitude, and analysts expect it to boost interest in upcoming Bears–Packers games.