Ben Johnson comments on Mike Tomlin prior to Week 12 matchup

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The Chicago Bears will be at home this week, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 12 matchup. 

The Steelers may be without starting quarterback and self-proclaimed owner of the Chicago Bears, Aaron Rodgers, due to a wrist fracture he sustained against the Bengals last week. 

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With the Steelers still being in the playoff hunt, this was certainly big news. Not as big of news, however, as what took place between Steelers CB Jalen Rams ey and Bengals star WR Ja'Marr Chase.

During the 4th quarter of their game, Jalen Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch at Chase. At the moment, it seemed like an unhinged attack. After further review postgame, it was clear that the punch was a response to being spat on by Chase. 

When asked about Ramsey's response, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said, "I have no message if someone spits in your face. Do what comes natural."

To many, this response made complete sense. Ben Johnson had his shot to weigh in on those comments at the podium. 

Ben Johnson says Tomlin is "100% right"

The media asked first-year HC Ben Johnson about his matchup against one of the best coaches in the sport, Mike Tomlin. 

After praising how high Tomlin sets the bar and how he holds his players accountable, Johnson said, "I think we saw it even this week, you know, some of the quotes talking about a player getting spit at, and his reaction to that - he's 100% right as far as I'm concerned. He hit the nail on the head, and he just keeps it real and authentic at all times."

A nice show of support for Johnson's upcoming opponent. As Johnson starts up his head coaching career this season, I'm sure he would be pleased for it to turn out as well as Tomlin's career has.

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