Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams Call Out GB Trash Talk as Bears HC's 'F--k the Packers' Video Goes Viral

The legend of head coach Ben Johnson continues to grow in the wake of the Chicago Bears' improbable 31-27 win over the rival Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round.

More than the result itself, Johnson's postgame reaction in the locker room has drawn plenty of attention. While hyping up his team, he says at one point "F--k the Packers!"

The Bears and Packers have one of the NFL's most historic rivalries. They first crossed paths in 1921 and have met on the field more than 200 times.

Both Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams indicated they felt a little more motivation on Saturday based on what Green Bay was apparently saying in the buildup.

"There was probably a little bit more noise coming out of their building up north to start the week, which we heard loud and clear, players and coaches alike," Johnson said, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "This one meant something to us."

Williams echoed that sentiment.

"They wanted us. That's what I heard," he said. "They wanted it and they got it."

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The Bears beat the Packers in overtime in Week 16, which put Chicago firmly in the driver's seat in the NFC North. Green Bay was understandably motivated to gain a measure of vengeance.

This is why head coaches try to avoid providing any of the cliched bulletin board material.

The remark from Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon about "wanting" the Bears was inoffensive and seemed to reflect the revenge factor more than anything else. Williams and his teammates, however, read the comment much differently.

With Johnson, his general antipathy toward the Packers will only endear him to the Chicago fanbase more.

Retired coach Mike Ditka is a revered figure for reasons beyond just the Super Bowl title he helped to deliver in 1985. The swagger and attitude he displayed during his 11-year tenure were equally as fabled.

Johnson has a long way to go to be Ditka, but he might be on his way toward occupying a similar position one day.