'I Love It': Ben Johnson Relishes Opportunity to Change QB Narrative in Chicago with Caleb Williams

Ben Johnson changes Bears' QB narrative, what happens with Year 2 play-caller changes, more

Johnson has shown the ability to get the best out of his quarterback

'I love it': Ben Johnson relishes opportunity to change QB narrative in Chicago with Caleb Williams

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Six-and-a-half weeks into the Chicago Bears' offseason workout program, Ben Johnson said his players are getting "bigger, faster, stronger," but he also shared his thoughts on Chicago being a place some think quarterbacks go to die. "I love it. I love it. I love the opportunity to come on in and change that narrative," Johnson said. "That's where great stories are written. And so, we're looking to write a new chapter he…

Bears coach calls Caleb Williams 'outstanding to work with' as QB remains mum

The Bears did not make Williams available to speak after Wednesday’s OTA practice at Halas Hall.

Norton: Bears OTAs Notebook: Ben Johnson addresses Caleb Williams' pre-draft desires

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears kicked off their first three-day session of offseason team activities and workouts on Tuesday morning at Halas Hall. It's hard to believe that Wednesday was the first time we've had a chance to see just about everybody on the field together since the Bears rounded out their 90-man offseason roster in the NFL Draft and after rookie minicamp. We also had a chance to hear from head coach Ben Johnson, defensive …

Ben Johnson navigates 1st Bears tempest in way Matt Eberflus never could – Usa news

Ben Johnson was about a minute into an opening statement Wednesday filled with the typical musings of a first-year coach — he praised his players’ work in the weight room and bemoaned their struggles lining up in the wrong place at practice — when he did something his predecessor rarely attempted. He tackled a subject head-on. “It’s come to my attention,” Johnson said with a wry smile, “that the quarterback’s been out in the media over the last …

Ben Johnson had perfect response to controversial Caleb Williams story

Jan 22, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson answers questions during a introductory press conference at PNC Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images A recent story suggested quarterback Caleb Williams tried hard not to go to the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft, but coach Ben Johnson is determined to turn that into a positive. Johnson was asked Wednesday about the revelation that Williams and his father …