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How Bears RB D'Andre Swift became exactly the type of runner coach Ben Johnson needs

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Bears coach Ben Johnson gets peppered constantly about whether he and quarterback Caleb Williams are on the same wavelength . It’s understandable, given how critical their connection is. But Johnson was, is and always will be a run-first offensive mind. With the utmost craftsmanship, he pours himself into studying and designing run plays. And for those plays to click, much like with Williams in the passing attack, Johnson and his running back must share a vision. Which brings us to the curious case of how D’Andre Swift went from being a player the Lions traded away when Johnson was their offensive coordinator to an indispensable piece for Johnson’s Bears. Neither Swift nor Johnson has ever shared much about the parting of ways in Detroit in 2023 — Swift is quiet in general — but in their fifth season together, it’s clear the two have merged mentally. Swift has gifts Johnson wants to magnify. Johnson’s plays work best if Swift follows them. Johnson said Monday he’s confident in how Swif

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