Ben Johnson reconfirms that coaches, players look for any motivation
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Key Points:
- Bears coach Ben Johnson revealed his team felt disrespected by the Packers ahead of their playoff matchup, citing "noise" from Green Bay that motivated the Bears.
- Johnson did not specify the exact comments but referenced remarks from Packers players and coaches expressing eagerness to face Chicago in the playoffs.
- Bears safety Kevin Byard III confirmed the perceived disrespect energized and fired up the team for the game.
- The situation highlights how players and coaches in the NFL pay close attention to opponents' comments, as anything said publicly can be used as motivation.
