Jaylon Johnson expresses his extreme frustration
The Chicago Bears have faced their fair share of losses over the years. This spans from their franchise history to recent matchups against the Green Bay Packers, and more prominently during the Ryan Poles/Matt Eberflus period.
In the wake of their recent Week 2 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bears have accumulated 12 back-to-back losses since October 24, 2022. Broadening the perspective, they've managed a mere 9 wins in 36 games since the 2021 season began.
[Bears Tickets Available Here]The incessant defeats undoubtedly affect the team's morale, with the somber expressions of the offense during their season opener against the Packers serving as testimony.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was roped into the team in 2020 and hasn't yet experienced a victorious season with the Bears, confessed the repetitive losses are taking a toll on him.
"Absolutely," he commented, as reported by The Athletic. "It's constantly on my mind. I've been part of this for quite some time. The recurring disappointments, similar post-match remarks. As someone who thrives on competition, I'm weary of this. I long for Mondays that bring joy from a triumphant game."
What's particularly vexing about their 12th successive loss is the missed opportunity to clinch a win against the Buccaneers. Trailing by just three points with two minutes to spare, the game turned when quarterback Justin Fields made an errant throw, which resulted in a decisive pick-six for Tampa Bay from the Bears' 6-yard line.
"We had this game within our grasp," said Johnson. "We're fed up with self-inflicted mistakes. We're exhausted from missed chances. The challenge for our young squad is mastering the art of victory�pulling together, consistently executing, and avoiding blunders. We might falter, but we must adapt. Winning imparts the best lessons, and we must learn how to win."
The upcoming week presents another daunting challenge as the Bears will confront Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City. Although the Chiefs' offense hasn't surpassed 20 points in any match this season, they might find their stride against the Chicago defense.
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