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New Bears Coach Prioritizes Quarterback Performance Over Turnovers

1/31/2025

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Ben Johnson, the newly appointed head coach of the Chicago Bears, has shifted the focus of NFL success to quarterback performance, deeming it more crucial than traditional turnover ratios. He points to advanced metrics like Expected Points Added per dropback, revealing that teams with superior quarterbacks often triumph, even when turnovers are against them. This marks a pivotal evolution in the game.

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Story summary

Ben Johnson, the newly appointed head coach of the Chicago Bears, has shifted the focus of NFL success to quarterback performance, deeming it more crucial than traditional turnover ratios. He points to advanced metrics like Expected Points Added per dropback, revealing that teams with superior quarterbacks often triumph, even when turnovers are against them. This marks a pivotal evolution in the game.