Bears' Press Conference "Vibe" Cited as Reason for Last-Place Prediction

According to a recent report, NFL Network analyst David Carr has predicted the Chicago Bears will finish last in the NFC North division. Carr's reasoning for this prediction is based on the "vibe" he has observed from the team's press conferences, particularly citing the performance of Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Carr stated that Johnson "is not a press conference guy" and seems "not elated with the early start to what is happening with Chicago." This assessment stands in contrast to the article's observation that Johnson has been one of the best press conference performers among recent Bears coaches, surpassing the likes of Matt Nagy and his "word salads."

The article delves into the history of contentious press conferences by Bears coaches, from Mike Ditka's infamous outbursts to the more subdued but still challenging interactions under Lovie Smith and others. This context suggests that Carr's criticism of the team's "vibe" may be rooted in a long-standing pattern of tense exchanges between the Bears organization and the media.

Ultimately, the article suggests that Carr's prediction and his assessment of the team's press conference dynamics may not be entirely justified, as Johnson has shown himself to be an effective communicator in his limited time with the Bears so far.