The Chicago Bears positioned themselves as a team to watch this season with the hiring of former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach, a move that fans hope will shore up one of the franchise's historic Achilles heels,

As the ramp-up period continues ahead of Monday's first padded practice, Ben Johnson acknowledged his noticeable identity as the offense continues to work out the kinks. WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey reports on how veteran safety Kevin Byard describes his coach as having the "aura" to help the entire roster step their game up.

Had he stayed with the Detroit Lions as the team's offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson would be in a position to potentially compete for a Super Bowl this year.

Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III will miss another practice, and there's a new injury of concern in the rookie class.