The relationship between a head coach and quarterback is the most important in sports.  Their careers are intertwined. It’s no surprise the greatest quarterback

Having a respected veteran like Byard buying into Johnson's philosophy, it's a big sign of leadership for this franchise. Johnson clearly wants to build a foundation of winning in Chicago, and getting team leaders like Byard to buy in will be crucial to building a culture that leads to success.

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,