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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 […]

The Chicago Bears have received plenty of hype ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was labeled the league’s most improved team back in March, and it is easy to understand why. They added a great head coach in Ben Johnson and overhauled their offensive line. But Johnson’s new no-nonsense culture could be the biggest […]

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 […]

Ben Johnson is here to change the Chicago Bears’ culture. Long considered one of the most downtrodden franchises in the NFL, the Johnson hiring is expected to bring forth a new air around the team. The hope is that the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator brings some of his magic from Mo-Town to the Windy […]

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 revamped their roster ahead of last season, drafting Caleb Williams first overall and pairing him with wideout Rome Odunze. It didn’t translate into wins, as the team finished 5-12, but expectations are much higher in 2025 with Ben Johnson now at the helm. After turning Detroit into one of the NFL’s most […]

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 […]

Amid a 38-0 shutout victory agianst the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson got a taste of what how the crowd at Chicago Bears stadium reacts when they don’t like what they’re seeing, even in a preseason game. It’s a different environment for Johnson and his players. Wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome […]

The Chicago Bears are about to enter a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago has big expectations for Johnson’s first season, especially after overhauling the roster this offseason. It appears that Johnson is already winning over the locker room. Bears receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze spoke with Kay Adams on Wednesday ahead […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

The Chicago Bears acquired the biggest name in the head coaching pool this offseason. Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, decided to sign on with Chicago as their new head coach. The architect of one of the most efficient and creative offenses in the NFL, many are expecting to see that […]

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 […]

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 […]

Week 2 of the NFL’s preseason is wrapping up. The real thing, when wins and losses count and when starters won’t be resting, is just around the corner. The league is more stacked with star talent than ever before, and tons of stud footballers will be looking to win major NFL awards this year. So, […]

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 […]

The Chicago Bears are dealing with an early injury pileup in the secondary. Already rolling without Jaylon Johnson. They’ve now lost another cornerback — this time to an apparent non-contact injury against the Buffalo Bills. Terell Smith left the NFL Preseason contest early against the AFC East contender. NFL insider Ari Meirov revealed why via […]

The Chicago Bears are taking on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. They are also facing off in training camp, and head coach Ben Johnson is hoping he can figure out his left tackle position by the end of the weekend. In a recent Bleacher Nation article, he explains the clarity he wants on the left […]

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had quite the day. For one, he expressed pleasure in the growth of his quarterback, Caleb Williams, during this preseason.  Plus, he got a special visit on Thursday at practice from Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill. Presumably, both exchanged words of encouragement.  Coach Blashill🤝Coach Johnson pic.twitter.com/jr68x7Cr7A — Chicago Blackhawks […]

With Caleb Williams looking to start in the Bears’ second preseason game, it will be the first game-like experience for the fans to witness the hopeful improvement in the star quarterback. While there have been concerns from the football world about the Bears’ signal-caller, head coach Ben Johnson would share that he’s been most impressed […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season is what the new-look Chicago Bears will look like. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus last year after failing to meet the expectations of what they could have been, which was a playoff team. This year, they hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions, hoping […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears‘ projected starters did not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. However, with the second preseason game on the horizon, it sounds like head coach Ben Johnson has already announced the playing status for Williams and the other starters. Reports indicate that Johnson plans to […]

In July, the Chicago Bears signed rookie WR Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed contract. Now Chicago appears to be bearing the fruits of his labor. On Wednesday, Chicago coaches heaped praise on Burden, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III has earned strong praise over the last week for […]

The success of the Chicago Bears will be predicated on the success of Caleb Williams. Coach Ben Johnson strategically chose not to start Williams this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.  Instead, the backup QBs took command as the Bears lost to the Dolphins 24-22. Afterward, questions arose about Johnson’s intentions with Williams.  Those questions […]

With Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson working in the preseason to prepare for the start of a crucial regular season, there is some talk around the league that is concerned about the young quarterback. While Williams sat for the Bears in the preseason opening 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins, […]

The Chicago Bears ended their first preseason matchup with a 24-24 tie against the Miami Dolphins. With hype surrounding the organization since hiring Ben Johnson as head coach, many were hoping to catch a glimpse of quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday. Instead, the second-year pro never saw the field. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares his belief […]

The Chicago Bears have a new sense of energy surrounding them, and maybe because of head coach Ben Johnson, who is looking to get the best out of all of his players. In their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, the starters did not play, but that didn’t mean that the message was any […]

The Chicago Bears have a new feel about them coming into 2025 with Ben Johnson at the helm as the new head coach, and fans in the Windy City got their first sneak peek at this season’s Bears squad on Sunday in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for Bears fans, they did […]

The heat turned up during the Chicago Bears’ training camp. It got so hot that players fought each other. Undoubtedly, it was the most intense training camp the Bears had in recent memory. Many of the players said as much, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Bears veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright said after one period […]

The Detroit Lions could look a lot different at the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both of its coordinators to head coaching jobs this offseason, which could lead to some schematic differences this fall. But Lions QB Jared Goff is confident that his team can overcome those changes. The message around Lions […]

The Chicago Bears are receiving a ton of offseason hype ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Earlier this offseason they were hailed as the most improved team in the league after hiring Ben Johnson and overhauling the roster. Now the Bears are turning up the heat during training camp. Bears head coach Ben Johnson is […]

The Chicago Bears want to improve from their performance last season, and the work starts now in training camp. Unfortunately, in their practice in front of fans at Soldier Field, the offense didn’t have its best performance, and head coach Ben Johnson let them know. “It was sloppy — sloppier than we were hoping we […]

The Chicago Bears will look vastly different in 2025. And it has nothing to do with the offensive and defensive structure under Ben Johnson. Notable changes have put three veterans on the roster bubble ahead of the 2025 NFL Preseason. Caleb Williams already will have a new wide receiver to throw to. Keenan Allen is […]

With training camp coming to a close, the Chicago Bears’ offensive line is still undecided without a definitive starting left tackle. Returning starter Braxton Jones remains the favorite, but Ben Johnson believes the job will go to whichever player is the most consistent to end the offseason. The Bears shook up their offensive line in […]

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ambition to mold Caleb Williams into a premier quarterback continues. As the Bears undergo training camp, Williams has set high goals for himself.  Among which include passing over 4,000 yards and acheiving a 70% completion rate. Furthermore, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky forsees it will take time for Williams to fit […]

Caleb Williams knows the expectations for the Chicago Bears are high. In Year 2, he’s aiming to meet them head-on. Speaking at Bears training camp, the second-year quarterback shared that while his rookie season was about “learning how everything goes” in the NFL, this year is all about stepping into a leadership role. He’s not […]

The Chicago Bears are in a state of transition with new head coach Ben Johnson trying to change the fortunes of a franchise that has consistently come up short of expectations for much of the last 20 years. Johnson, who came to Chicago from his post as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, inspired hope among […]

Fans of the Chicago Bears are hoping that new head coach Ben Johnson will help accelerate the growth of young quarterback Caleb Williams, who had an up and down rookie year in 2024-25. Williams showed flashes of the talent that allowed him to be drafted number one overall last April but also relied heavily on […]