Overview

• Ben Johnson, in his first year as Bears head coach, expressed enthusiasm about overturning the franchise's reputation as a 'quarterback graveyard' and described his four months working with Caleb Williams as 'outstanding.'
• Excerpts from Seth Wickersham's book revealed that Caleb Williams and his father, Carl, tried to avoid the Bears before the 2024 NFL Draft, citing Chicago's poor track record with quarterbacks.
• Williams, who threw 20 touchdowns and took a league-high 68 sacks during his rookie season, has not addressed the media since the book excerpt was released, with the team opting to shield him from questions.
• Johnson emphasized building trust with Williams and focusing on daily improvement, while the Bears have also revamped their offensive line to better support their young quarterback.
• Teammates and staff have praised Williams' commitment and work ethic, with defensive leaders noting his determination to help reshape the team's culture and performance.