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Without even sharing the field, the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams hype is already sky-high entering the 2025 season. As the new Chicago Bears head coach continues to teach his quarterback the team’s new offense, the two remain high on one another. As the two work together daily, Williams said he loves how “tough” Johnson is on […]

Caleb Williams will not stop reminding fans that he is already 1-0 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Although only one year into his professional career, the Chicago Bears quarterback had already developed a distaste for his divisional rival’s fan base. Williams was one of several athletes to appear at the 2025 Fanatics […]

After a solid but not superstar rookie year, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is preparing for his sophomore season. Along the way, Williams has refuted claims that he and his father coordinated a plan to avoid being drafted by the Bears.  Allegations made in Seth Wickersham’s upcoming book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.  […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has a flare that is hard to ignore, and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams couldn’t help but notice. Armstrong cranked a solo home run that helped the Cubs cement a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Crow-Armstrong watched the ball fly after tossing his bat aside with real […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping to put the whole Caleb Williams not wanting to play for them controversy behind them. Coach Ben Johnson is actively looking to improve Williams’ skills during minicamp and stave off any speculation of discontent. However, the controversy remains lurking in the shadows, waiting to emerge. On Tuesday, it came out […]

The winds of change are sweeping through Chicago, and the message is loud and clear — no job is safe. With a new head coach, fresh faces on the offensive side of the ball, and higher expectations riding on a potential franchise quarterback, the Chicago Bears are entering a new chapter in 2025. That also […]

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL season with something they haven’t had in decades: high expectations and a franchise quarterback worth rallying around. Sure, much of the attention this offseason has gone to Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s arrival, and the overhaul of the offensive line. However, the Bears’ roster still includes some unsung players […]

The Chicago Bears are going through minicamp with first-year head coach Ben Johnson leading the way. Johnson signed with the organization with Caleb Williams in mind, and it sounds like the 23-year-old quarterback is blowing Johnson away early in the offseason. When discussing Williams, Johnson couldn’t help but share his amazement about Williams’ playmaking abilities, […]

The situation involving the Chicago Bears is interesting, to say the least, especially as it pertains to QB Caleb Williams. During this offseason, rumors have circulated about Williams’ disillusionment.  However, coach Ben Johnson sees growth in Williams after the latest OTA, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Along with WR Rome Odunze and rookies, Johnson […]

The Chicago Bears have had a busy offseason trying to overhaul their offense completely. The talent is there, especially with Caleb Williams under center, but everything felt much harder than it should’ve been with the amount of skill talent they have surrounding him. That’s where new head coach Ben Johnson comes in. The Bears hired […]

Jayden Daniels had a spectacular rookie season for the Washington Commanders, as he helped lead them to the NFC Championship Game. People are expecting bigger and better from him in his second season, and expectations will be high. Chicago Bears fan and WWE superstar Seth Rollins was recently on the Up & Adams Show, and […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago made several big improvements this offseason, including adding Ben Johnson at head coach. Now the Bears are ready to compete with an upgraded roster built around talented QB Caleb Williams. Bears head coach Ben Johnson responded to a […]

As Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to improve going into his second season in the league, there is no doubt that high expectations for the star who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. While some feel Williams and new Bears head coach Ben Johnson are a bad fit, one […]

The Chicago Bears have been in the same position for two consecutive years in the NFL offseason. A year ago they drafted quarterback Caleb Williams from USC with the No. 1 pick, and many observers said that move allowed the Bears to “win” the offseason. During the current offseason, the Bears signed former Detroit Lions […]

The Chicago Bears have already had two Organized Training Activities (OTAs) since the NFL Draft in April. The Bears also have their mandatory minicamp scheduled between June 3 and 5. Head coach Ben Johnson has his work cut out for him in his first year with the team. The Bears are coming off a 5-12 […]

Just a few days after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams refuted rumors he didn’t want to play for them, coaches are saying something different.  According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the new coaching staff are questioning Williams’ commitment. Breer said as much during an appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday.  “I kind […]

With all the drama surrounding Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, there is no doubt that there are massive expectations for his development going into the second season of his career. While the Bears have made it clear about what improvements are needed from Williams, head coach Ben Johnson would speak more about those specific traits […]

Caleb Williams watched his name get attached to a bombshell story featuring his father in May. The Chicago Bears quarterback reportedly wanted to avoid playing in the Windy City. Williams’ father shared those details with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on May 15. Williams has since broken his silence about his father’s words. Including whether or not […]

The Chicago Bears have reported for OTAs, and though there should be excitement around what the team can do this season, some are still thinking about the story that came out about Caleb Williams. In a book by Seth Wickersham called American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, he noted that Williams wanted to play […]

The Chicago Bears are the most improved team in the NFL after the 2025 offseason. Chicago added a brand new coaching staff, led by head coach Ben Johnson. Those coaches have a bold new vision for the organization, and it starts with elevating the play of QB Caleb Williams. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer wrote on […]

The Chicago Bears are turning the page in 2025, and at the center of that reset is new head coach Ben Johnson, who’s implementing a structured plan to develop Caleb Williams and reshape the team’s offense. Speaking with Mike Pendleton of Bears Wire, Johnson laid out how the quarterback room is adjusting to new leadership. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is just one spot ahead of Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, per the PFF preseason NFL quarterback rankings list. Williams is listed as the 24th best QB this season, according to PFF. Ward is right behind at No. 25. “Touted as a generational talent by many, Williams underwhelmed as a […]

For decades, the Chicago Bears have been synonymous with a revolving door at quarterback and head coach. The franchise’s recent history has been marred by instability and underachievement. They have endured offensive ineptitude as the defining theme of the post-Lovie Smith era. However, 2025 feels different. For once, Chicago didn’t settle. It didn’t play too […]

Chicago Bears’ newest tight end Colston Loveland dropped some encouraging truth bombs on quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. It’s a new era in the Windy City, and things are starting to look up for its beloved football franchise. General manager Ryan Poles, on paper, has had a phenomenal offseason in free agency […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is fired up about the narrative about his new team. The Bears are the only franchise never to have a quarterback who’s thrown for more than 4,000 yards. However, general manager Ryan Poles’s moves this offseason centered on getting the best out of 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb […]

Caleb Williams placed film study in a new, striking light. The Chicago Bears quarterback watched film alone, per an explosive ESPN report Thursday. Not even ex-head coach Matt Eberflus broke down film with Williams during his rookie season. Williams’ film habits sparked a fierce back-and-forth between two former league quarterbacks. Particularly past Pro Bowl passers. […]

With new head coach Ben Johnson entering his first season at the helm, the Chicago Bears are looking forward to a brighter future. General manager Ryan Poles hopes that this hire is a home run, and so does quarterback Caleb Williams. If the Bears want to realize that potentially bright future, then this trio must […]

With the Chicago Bears’ schedule released just recently, there was a certain aspect that stood out besides the competition that the team will face. As the Bears look to round out the roster for the upcoming season, the team has an early bye happening in Week 5, while as fans look at that as too […]

A new book claims Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wanted to “blow up the draft” to avoid being selected by the Bears. The book “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback” by Seth Wickersham claims that Carl Williams, Caleb’s father, wanted to uproot the draft so that his son could have a say in where […]

The rumors of Caleb Williams’ dissatisfaction with playing for the Chicago Bears were real. Details from an upcoming book reveal that he and his camp were weighing options and thinking about “blowing up the NFL Draft.” Williams and his family were consulting with lawyers about the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement when the idea of signing […]

The Chicago Bears are arguably the NFL’s most improved team this offseason. Chicago made a ton of improvements, headlined by hiring head coach Ben Johnson and rebuilding their interior offensive line. ESPN released a bombshell article on Thursday related to Bears QB Caleb Williams. The article previews Seth Wickersham’s new book American Kings: A Biography of […]

The Chicago Bears landed quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but according to American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, Williams didn’t want to go to Chicago at all. In fact, he apparently considered signing in the UFL to avoid playing for the Bears. There was one NFC North team […]

Is Chicago the place to go to die, if you’re a quarterback? Well, that’s what Caleb Williams asked himself before being drafted by the Bears with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die,” Carl Williams, Caleb’s father, told Seth Wickersham, author of “American Kings: A […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the most improved teams in the NFL during the 2025 offseason. Chicago added Ben Johnson at head coach, completely rebuilt the interior of their offensive line, and added more talent during the 2025 NFL Draft. Now the Bears are ready to take the league by storm in 2025. ESPN’s […]

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2025 season with a new vision, new leadership, and sky-high expectations with Caleb Williams at the center of it all. NFL insider Adam Schefter sparked debate in a post shared on X, formerly Twitter, by NFL on ESPN. Schefter highlighted the stark contrast between how the league views Caleb […]

The Chicago Bears are a team to pay attention to this upcoming season. Fresh off the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bears are hoping their new offensive weapons can help Caleb Williams develop into the franchise player of their dreams. Chicago drafted Michigan tight end Colston Loveland in the first round and then added receiver Luther […]

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has offered a promising offseason update on quarterback Caleb Williams as the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner enters his second year in the NFL. In an interview with Cassie Carlson of FOX Chicago Sports, Doyle shared that Williams has shown a strong commitment to his development throughout the offseason. The […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams welcomed the new “his holiness” Thursday. All he needed was a clever two-word response for the new pope. Robert Francis Prevost made history as the first American pope. White smoke billowing over the Sistine chapel revealed he was the new pope selected. The 267th pope hails from the Windy City. […]

The Vatican has elected a new pope following the death of Pope Francis in late April. After days of deliberation, the College of Cardinals concluded its papal conclave by selecting Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago as the 267th pontiff, now known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost’s elevation marks the first time an American has been […]