{"id":636089,"date":"2026-05-11T06:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/636089\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:38:08","slug":"tyson-bagents-super-bowl-comments-expose-a-major-shift-inside-the-bears-locker-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/636089\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyson Bagent\u2019s Super Bowl Comments Expose A Major Shift Inside The Bears Locker Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears<\/a> had long operated as an organization that was just trying to dig itself out of the mud. They were focused on building a roster and culture that wouldn\u2019t be the laughingstock of the wider NFL. If they could just put together seven or eight wins, that would be considered a good year. Last season, Ben Johnson took over as head coach. He immediately set the standard. His goal wasn\u2019t to win eventually. He planned to win right away and made it crystal clear to players that those expectations would not change. If they\u2019re not working towards winning a championship, they should expect not to be around long. Tyson Bagent had a front row seat for what happened next.<\/p>\n

The backup quarterback saw the Bears transform from an uncertain, dispirited group of players to an aggressive team with a physical identity and an absolute unwillingness to die. That carried them from a 0-2 start to an 11-6 record, a division title, and the team\u2019s first playoff victory since 2010. While things fell short in overtime against the Rams, there was a feeling that this Bears team had taken a big step forward. Does Bagent still feel that is the case even after the considerable changes made to the roster this offseason?<\/p>\n

True to form, the quarterback didn\u2019t dance around the subject. He told CHGO his firm belief that this Bears team can and will win the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

Tyson Bagent reflects how far the locker room has come.<\/p>\n

Remember, he arrived in 2023, during the middle of the Matt Eberflus years. Team confidence wasn\u2019t exactly at a high point. He saw things bottom out in 2024, as the team went from 3-1 to 5-12 and endured one of the most gut-wrenching losing streaks in franchise history. People felt it would take at least a year for Johnson to clean up the mess Eberflus left behind. Instead, it took a few months. The head coach not only gave the players a clear purpose but also reignited their competitive drives to be great.<\/p>\n

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As the wins mounted, the confidence grew. It got to a point where the Bears felt like they were never out of a game, no matter how far behind they were. That is always the first step for a young team. Learning how to believe. They now know that with hard work and effort, they are good enough to match up with the best teams in the NFC. The next step is to limit mistakes and execute more efficiently. If they figure that out, it isn\u2019t at all crazy to think they can reach the Super Bowl. Bagent understands this reality better than most.<\/p>\n

Shoutout Josh Blackwell \ud83d\udcaa
A lot of players will be fighting for special teams spots. Those guys are difference-makers pic.twitter.com\/Ti6nybrf5L<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Depressed Bears Fan (@DepBearsFan) May 10, 2026<\/a> He also plans to contribute to that goal.<\/p>\n

Contrary to popular myth, the Bears\u2019 backup quarterback isn\u2019t content sitting in the background. He insisted that he prepares every day as if he will get to play sooner or later. He knows there will be a moment in the future when his number will be called. Caleb Williams started every game last season, but it\u2019s rare for starting quarterbacks these days to not miss at least one game every year. That is particularly true for scrambling types like him. Tyson Bagent is grinding relentlessly to ensure he is prepared for when that moment comes.<\/p>\n

Not only will it give him a chance to help the team towards that goal of winning the Super Bowl, but it will also improve his hopes of eventually becoming a starter. This is a reflection of what the Bears are building. Everybody wants to play. Everybody wants to win. That raises the standard across the board, which in turn leads to more success on the field. Bagent will do everything necessary to help Williams succeed. That doesn\u2019t mean he plans to accept his role as the backup forever. No doubt others like him feel the same way.<\/p>\n