Monday night\u2019s win over the Commanders included some perceived criticism of the Bears\u2019 offense by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman. Some believed that Aikman was too critical of quarterback Caleb Williams, and that Aikman downplayed certain moments as the product of \u201cluck.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, both Williams and Bears coach Ben Johnson responded.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt sounded like from that game the other night, a few people weren\u2019t particularly pleased with how we\u2019re winning right now<\/a>,\u201d Johnson said on ESPN 1000, via Mike Pendleton of USA Today. \u201cI woke up this morning and my kids were watching the second half before school so I heard some of the commentary. But, listen, in this league, any way you can find a way to win.\u201d<\/p>\n Johnson was asked about the comments at the end of his day-after press conference.<\/p>\n \u201cListen, you want respect in this league, you\u2019ve got to go earn it,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cAnd so, that\u2019s where we are at right now. We need to go earn that respect from not only the rest of the teams in the NFL but everybody, so that\u2019s where we are.\u201d<\/p>\n On Instagram, Williams said this: \u201cNations Cap[ital] good being back! \u2018It was lucky\u2019 -TA. \u2018Whooptie Doo<\/a>.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n The Bears aren\u2019t due to play again on Monday Night Football this year, barring a late-season flex of, for instance, either the Week 14 or Week 16 games against the Packers.<\/p>\n