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This was not how Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season was supposed to go for the Chicago Bears. Many fans were hoping to see something different out of Caleb Williams now that Ben Johnson was the head coach. The architect of the vaunted Detroit Lions offense, Johnson, was supposed to bring out the best […]

Optimism was sky high for the Chicago Bears after they drafted Caleb Williams first overall in 2024, but the USC product’s rookie year was marred by narrow defeats and heartbreaking choke jobs. The team got even better during the 2025 offseason by loading up on offensive-line talent, pass-catching weapons, and a play-calling genius in new […]

After the Chicago Bears’ collapse in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, 27-24, the focus has now shifted to the leadership of new head coach Ben Johnson. As fans look for who to blame for the Bears’ loss to the Vikings, the one aspect that the community can agree on is that […]

It wasn’t a great debut for the Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson. Nor did things end well for Caleb Williams. However, Williams made a promise after contributing to the Monday night collapse against the Vikings. Williams said the Bears felt like they had the game in complete control, according to Audacy.com. “We felt like we were […]

Well, that game turned around so quickly for the Chicago Bears. After an excellent first quarter of play, it felt like the Bears were finally showing signs of breaking out. With Ben Johnson calling the shots on offense and Dennis Allen leading the defense, Caleb Williams and Chicago were due for a breakout. Alas, it […]

The Chicago Bears did not start off the 2025 NFL season on the right foot. Chicago lost to Minnesota 27-24 thanks to an epic fourth quarter meltdown. The Bears surrendered 21 unanswered point in the final quarter, which was enough to lose by one score. It was not a good look for the first game […]

The Chicago Bears suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener. J.J. McCarthy led a wild fourth-quarter comeback to ruin Ben Johnson’s head coaching debut. The Bears hired Johnson this offseason with the expectation that he would elevate Caleb Williams’ game. But according to the second-year quarterback, it’s still a work […]

The Chicago Bears jumped out to an early lead in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The Ben Johnson era got underway as Caleb Williams scored the first rushing touchdown of his career. Chicago appeared to be in control of the game with a 17-6 lead in the fourth quarter. And then it all […]

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is pumped up for the new season. On Monday, he walked into Soldier Field wearing a Brian Urlacher jersey before taking on the Minnesota Vikings.  Additionally, Williams got the fans psyched up with some comments he made before the game, per the NFL on ESPN. In providing words of encouragement, […]

The Chicago Bears found the end zone first during their Monday Night Football showdown against the visiting Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago. With a little over seven minutes left in the first period of the contest and with Chicago facing a 3rd-and-6 situation, Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams showed off his wheels and […]

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is beginning his much-anticipated sophomore season. But he is not alone and has greatness on his back.  Before the start of Monday Night Football, Williams walked into Soldier Field donning a Brian Urlacher jersey, per ESPN. Caleb Williams repping Brian Urlacher 🔥 Watch Vikings-Bears on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN […]

The Chicago Bears received more hype than they deserved last season, by myself included, but they still woefully underachieved. Forget the playoffs. At minimum, this franchise was supposed to march toward a promising direction. While there were some positive aspects, the 2024-25 NFL season was mostly characterized by coaching incompetence, a porous offensive line and […]

The beginning of the Ben Johnson era in Chicago is almost here. Chicago opens the regular season against Minnesota on Monday Night Football. The Bears may finally be ready to unleash their new-look offense against the Vikings in front of a national audience. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hinted at what the team’s offense could look like […]

Amid the excitement of the 2025 NFL season kicking off, Caleb Williams recently found unexpected support from a division rival. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown publicly defended Williams against the constant criticism that has followed him since entering the league. On his podcast, St. Brown didn’t hold back when describing the pressure surrounding […]

Caleb Williams has heard just about every criticism possible in his short time as quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Some call him flashy. Others label him polarizing. And plenty seem eager to see him fail. Williams brushes off most of it. He laughs at jokes about his painted nails. He shrugs off exaggerated takes on […]

The hopes for the Chicago Bears are riding on the shoulders of Caleb Williams. He understands full well the pressure he’s under, going as far as yelling to himself in the car to get psyched up.  As the Bears prepare for their start to the season following Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, questions arise. They […]

Football season is finally back. The 2025 NFL season kicks off in just a few days when the Eagles and Cowboys face off on Thursday Night Football. Now is the perfect time for think pieces about the NFL as fans begin locking in ahead of the new season. That’s exactly what The Athletic’s Zak Keefer […]

The Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears meet in the opening Monday Night Football game of the season and both teams have undergone major changes since the end of last season. The Vikings had a memorable 2024 season, finishing with a 14-3 record and the most wins of any team that did not win a […]

Caleb Williams is going the extra mile to excel in new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s offense. Johnson, who was hired by the Bears in January after three highly successful seasons as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, has been tasked with tutoring Williams, the 2024 No. 1 overall selection. Williams, despite being the consensus […]

The Chicago Bears are ready to make a big splash during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago had an incredible offseason after hiring Ben Johnson at head coach and overhauling the roster. The hope is that all of these changes will have a positive impact on Bears QB Caleb Williams. Williams admitted in a recent interview […]

The Chicago Bears could be one of the 2025 season’s most intriguing squads as the regular season approaches. One insider recently suggested that rookie tight end Colston Loveland may play a pivotal role in the team’s offensive attack. Loveland’s athleticism and connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may help him experience an impactful rookie campaign. […]

The Chicago Bears recently signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a new contract after his stellar play during Chicago’s preseason. Bagent joins Case Keenum as backups to starter Caleb Williams, who is hoping for a strong second year to his NFL career. Some fans were wondering if the Bears would indeed keep both Keenum and […]

The Chicago Bears loaded up on offensive linemen and weapons for quarterback Caleb Williams to get the ball to in the offseason. Now, with the addition of Ben Johnson as their coach, Chicago is expected to take a massive leap forward. They could even be one of the surprise contenders in the NFL this season. […]

The Chicago Bears had a bit of a rough end to their preseason schedule. For their final game against the Kansas City Chiefs, new head coach Ben Johnson had his offensive starters start for the first few drives. Instead of an easy stomp against the KC backups, Caleb Williams and the offense struggled a bit […]

The Chicago Bears head into 2025 with more optimism than they’ve enjoyed in years. Caleb Williams showed enough flashes as a rookie to give fans hope that he can develop into the franchise quarterback the city has long craved. General manager Ryan Poles has spent three straight offseasons loading the offense with talent. Of course, […]

As part of his Caleb Cares Foundation, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams treated a group of educators to a recent game at Soldier Field. Before Williams closes out the preseason in Friday’s finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, he invited a group of teachers to Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills ahead of the upcoming […]

USC football legend Matt Leinart is very high on fellow ex-Trojans star Caleb Williams as he enters his second season with the Chicago Bears. As the 2024 No. 1 overall pick prepares for Year 2 with an offensive guru in new head coach Ben Johnson at the helm, there will be heightened expectations. Williams showed […]

The Chicago Bears reached an agreement on a new contract extension on Wednesday with a quarterback not named Caleb Williams. It’s a move that locks up the team’s backup quarterback role, giving the roster stability for the next few years. Reports indicate that Tyson Bagent, who is 25 years old, signed a two-year, $10 million […]

The Chicago Bears played a good game against the Buffalo Bills in their preseason matchup, and nobody should be more pleased than head coach Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams and the offense played for one series, and they scored a touchdown, giving fans a sense of excitement and the need to see more. Johnson was a […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his starters will take the field in Chicago’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, Johnson said he wants his top players to get another chance to prepare before Week 1. “We’ll go […]

Not everyone is high on Cam Ward entering the 2025 NFL season. Despite the hype surrounding the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, some are hesitant to go all-in on the Tennessee Titans’ rookie quarterback, given Caleb Williams’ struggles in 2024. Williams was touted as the league’s next quarterback super prospect, but struggled, […]

On paper, Caleb Williams’ rookie season went relatively well; he threw for 3,500 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions. However, many of Williams’ fears in getting drafted by the Chicago Bears came to fruition, and it led to midseason the firings of head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Williams, more so […]

Here come the accolades for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Included in the fawning-over mix was Colin Cowherd. But here are two overreactions to Williams’ stellar game in the 38-0 preseason blowout of the Bills. Williams turned in a fine performance, hitting on six of 10 passes for 107 yards with a touchdown. Any positive […]

There’s no rest for Caleb Williams during the NFL Preseason. Ben Johnson is throwing him out there for the Chicago Bears, all to see if he can handle his offensive scheme. Now an NFL scout delivered a rave review about the second-year quarterback. Williams enters a much scrutinized second league season. The 2024 first overall […]

Many fantasy football managers devalue the quarterback position. There tends to be more talent that could be found late in drafts at the quarterback position than there is at other positions. Last year, for example, 20 different signal-callers surpassed 200 fantasy points, whereas only 12 running backs and three receivers did that in standard fantasy […]

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers might be fierce rivals, but one host recently provided a comparison between Caleb Williams and an NFL legend who called Lambeau Field home for the vast majority of his long career. Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd recently likened Williams to former Packers quarterback Brett Favre. “I think Caleb Williams’ […]

After an explosive showcase for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams against the Buffalo Bills in the 38-0 win in the preseason on Sunday, there are many pointing to the offensive mind of head coach Ben Johnson being the catalyst. While Johnson will tout the Bears’ star in Williams after the Bills win, the head coach […]

The Chicago Bears have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was hailed as the NFL’s most improved team this offseason after hiring Ben Johnson and rebuilding the team’s offensive line. The Bears gave their fans reason for optimism on Sunday when they destroyed the Bills 38-0 in their second preseason game. Bears head […]

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams seems intent on making a statement in his sophomore year after a commanding display in his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bears. After being drafted No. 1 overall in the 2024 Draft, Williams had a topsy-turvy rookie season and looks set to have a transformational year. “To a month ago, I […]