The Bears are holding their first practice in pads Monday morning, which will give coach Ben Johnson his first real look at the running game and the strength of his offensive and defensive lines. It’s their fifth practice of training camp.

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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.

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Before the Bears' workout Thursday, Johnson addressed his quick hook, and the short window the team has to learn his new system before the season starts.

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Swift, who has history with Johnson, is far and away the Bears' most talented running back. But it's crucial for Johnson's first season that he's also the "right" type of running back for this offense.

As the ramp-up period continues ahead of Monday's first padded practice, Ben Johnson acknowledged his noticeable identity as the offense continues to work out the kinks. WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey reports on how veteran safety Kevin Byard describes his coach as having the "aura" to help the entire roster step their game up.

Analysis: The last time the Bears offense might have been truly well balanced and effective was about a decade ago but Ben Johnson's approach requires it.

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