Receiver Jahdae Walker’s physical blocking earns role and a touchdown

Walker’s heavy snap count, blocking contributions and touchdown indicate he’s earned meaningful offensive snaps under Ben Johnson’s buy‑in requirement.

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- Played 33 of 34 offensive snaps in Week 1
- Cored a key block that sprung a big run and later scored a 1‑yard touchdown
- Bears coaches reward physical blocking with targets under the 'no block, no rock' mantra
- Johnson brought the 'no block, no rock' philosophy from prior coaching stops
- The scheme prioritizes running game physicality and makes targets contingent on blocking
- Walker’s usage is an example of the approach being enforced and rewarded

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