Bears-Vikings: What to watch for Sunday
WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL What makes the chess match between Ben Johnson and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is so compelling is how similar their complaints are about each other’s system. Johnson can be run-heavy one week and pass-happy the next, while Flores could blitz from all over the field — or, as he did in Week 1 last year, barely at all. Flores’ ability so shift tendencies is reminiscent of his mentor Bill Belichick, whom Johnson often cites as one of his favorites.Both…
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