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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 […]

Ben Johnson voiced some concerns about the Chicago Bears’ Luther Burden III, who was the team’s second-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bears selected Burden No. 39 overall with the desire to add him to a receiving corps that can benefit from his skillset. However, he has been absent from the team’s activities […]

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 Chicago Bears are keeping a close eye on their 2025 draft class, and the latest Luther Burden injury update offers cautious optimism for Chicago fans. After missing OTAs and minicamp with a soft tissue injury, Burden is expected to be ready for full participation when Bears training camp 2025 kicks off in late July. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era under head coach Ben Johnson, and the cultural reset is already making waves. Wide receiver DJ Moore recently shed light on Johnson’s no-nonsense approach, especially regarding in-game demeanor and body language—an issue the new regime is addressing early. The revamped Bears under Johnson are emphasizing emotional discipline […]

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 […]

No player in recent NFL history has tortured the Chicago Bears more than Aaron Rodgers. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback had a history of domination when he took the field in Chicago or Green Bay to play the Bears. Whether the Packers were on a winning streak or they were struggling, the sight of […]

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’ 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 […]

After weeks, no, months of debates, the Tush Push officially remains unbanned, coming two votes short of the required 24 to send it packing. Jeffrey Lurie and his Philadelphia Eagles were ecstatic, with their “wet dream” play remaining eligible for 2025 contests, and it seemed like every member of every team in the NFL has […]

It appears that the Chicago Bears are facing differing viewpoints about their young quarterback. But they likely hit one out of the park with their second-round pick. However, the Bears took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, and here is their riskiest move. The Bears didn’t address their running back situation. It started with the […]

When the Chicago Bears drafted Luther Burden III in the NFL Draft, head coach Ben Johnson was excited. However, one of Johnson’s former players, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, feels the same way. In an ESPN article, the head coach detailed a text message he received from Williams following the selection. “You got a […]

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 […]

Ben Johnson will make his official debut as Chicago Bears head coach against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The Monday Night Football showdown to close out Week 1 will take place at Soldier Field. This is the third game of the Bears’ 2025 schedule that’s now known […]

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 were highly optimistic entering last season, but there were still roster deficiencies and concerns regarding the coaching staff. This year, expectations seem genuinely high, or as high as they can be for a historically embattled franchise that happens to reside in the perilous NFC North. While general manager Ryan Poles made a […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft with something they hadn’t possessed in a long time—momentum. For a fanbase that’s seen far too many false dawns, the arrival of Caleb Williams was reason to believe this time might actually be different. General manager Ryan Poles had already made savvy moves in free agency and […]

After a promising NFL Draft and solid free agency moves, the Chicago Bears appear poised for a breakthrough season. With questions lingering around the Chicago running back depth, NFL analysts believe one final addition could push the team over the top: free agent J.K. Dobbins. During an NFL Network segment, analyst Jeffri Chadiha voiced strong […]

The Chicago Bears landed eight newcomers via the 2025 NFL Draft. All are filling the first Ben Johnson roster as head coach. Chicago even came close to landing Ashton Jeanty, before that trade stalled. The Bears drew more praise, though, for landing Luther Burden III in round two. Which hands Caleb Williams a new explosive […]

The rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears is one of the best in the NFL, and it will be entering a new era in 2025. As the Packers continue to charge forward with Matt LaFleur as head coach, the Bears will be testing things out in their first season with Ben […]

The Chicago Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft with momentum and unusually high expectations. General Manager Ryan Poles had already retooled the roster through free agency and trades. He provided up-and-coming quarterback Caleb Williams with a stronger supporting cast. As the bright lights of draft weekend hit, though, the Bears had a chance to further […]

Bryce Young is clearly the quarterback of the present for the Carolina Panthers. Whether he remains the quarterback of the future for the Panthers will largely be determined by the way he performs in the 2025 season. The Panthers drafted Young at the start of the 2023 season with the No. 1 pick in that […]

The Chicago Bears shocked many with their first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after taking tight end Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren. Despite the speculation around the pick, Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore shared a message about his former player that the fanbase should love. Moore, who coached Loveland at Michigan from the […]

The Chicago Bears pulled the aggressive move to revamp their offense Thursday. Especially with Ben Johnson on board. They went with Colston Loveland at No. 10. But took the tight end over arguably the top TE of this class Tyler Warren. The Penn State weapon received hefty praise for his near-flawless TE skills. Warren expected […]

The Chicago Bears are swinging at shaking up the 2025 NFL Draft order. All to try and grab Ashton Jeanty, one insider revealed. General manager Ryan Poles and the Bears’ front office are “making calls” in the attempt to move up in the first round, Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed Thursday on the eve […]

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have arguably two big first-round needs: offensive tackle and running back. Now sure, the team has invested heavily in the offensive line this offseason and already has DeAndre Swift on the roster, who is a solid enough back with plenty of NFC North success on his […]

The Chicago Bears are addressing some defensive concerns in the run-up to the NFL draft. Earlier this week, Chicago agreed to a $40 million extension with defensive back Kyler Gordon, making him the league’s highest-paid slot corner. Now the Bears have turned their attention to a veteran linebacker. The team reached an agreement with T.J. […]

As the 2025 NFL draft approaches, rumors pairing teams with players grow stronger. The Chicago Bears are expected to take a running back early in this year’s draft and Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty is considered the frontrunner for the team. With the Jeanty/Bears buzz heating up, one insider co-signed the selection. “Jeanty to the […]