The relationship between a head coach and quarterback is the most important in sports.  Their careers are intertwined. It’s no surprise the greatest quarterback

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.

Ben Johnson crouched down next to Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the third quarter against the Bills in December. Their team trailed by 21 in a game they’d eventually lose 48-42 in one of the season’s most thrilling shootouts.