Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to hand off during Friday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. AP

Hours later, coach Ben Johnson remained aggravated, still sorting through how to deal with his discouragement over a frustrating first quarter. Sure, Johnson’s Bears had just rallied for a 29-27 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night, a win sealed when backup quarterback Tyson Bagent hit Jahdae Walker for a 6-yard touchdown pass with three seconds remaining. And make no mistake: That clutch final play set off a mini-explosion of revelry on the Bears’ sideline at Arrowhead Stadium.

But Johnson still couldn’t shake his aggravation over the team’s early disarray, particularly on offense.

That scoreless first quarter. That disorganized first drive. That inexcusa

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