The Bears kicked off their voluntary offseason program this week, and on Tuesday, several key players spoke to the media, including Caleb Williams, Darnell Wright, Jaylon Johnson, and Tremaine Edmunds. A lot of great insights and behind the scenes details were shared, but one of the most interesting press conferences came from star cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
Now entering his time with a third head coach, Johnson didn’t shy away from sharing his thoughts on the hype surrounding new Bears head coach Ben Johnson and the team’s offseason moves. Known for being vocal both on and off the field, Johnson kept it real.
“I’ve been through this before,” he said. “I’m going to get excited when we win in November and December.”
Johnson emphasized that he’s focused on the work—both individually and as part of the defense—not the headlines.
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“Hype don’t win you no games,” he added.
Love this message from Bears CB Jaylon Johnson pic.twitter.com/HPTlegCaBX
— Dave (@dave_bfr) April 8, 2025
“Hype don’t win you no games.. if it’s not about winning, I don’t care about it.”
This Is The Mindset That Leads To Success
Honestly, it’s refreshing to hear this kind of mindset from a team leader. Too often, Bears fans, players, and even media members get caught up in offseason hype. As Johnson put it perfectly: “If it’s not about winning, I don’t care about it.”
And truthfully, Bears fans should feel the same way. If Ben Johnson wasn’t already feeling the pressure to win and win quickly—Jaylon Johnson made it clear with his message Tuesday: this team has high expectations for 2025.
