Bears General Manager Ryan Poles Wants the Team 'to Be Hunting at All Times'
Ben Johnson wants Caleb Williams to improve decision-making, footwork and accuracy as the Bears focus on continuity over expansion.
- As the Chicago Bears open training camp Wednesday, head coach Ben Johnson is prioritizing fundamental growth for quarterback Caleb Williams, emphasizing refined footwork and consistency over flashy plays.
- Coming off their first NFC North title since 2018, the Bears are no longer preseason afterthoughts, prompting Johnson to emphasize continuity rather than rapid offensive expansion to ensure Williams masters existing play calls.
- Johnson intends to see faster decision-making after the snap as the game begins to slow down for the young quarterback, while also stressing improved throwing accuracy by straightening out footwork.
- Veterans face early health setbacks as cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined on the Physically Unable to Perform list, and defensive end Montez Sweat was placed on the non-football illness list Tuesday.
- General manager Ryan Poles maintains a "hunting" mindset for the roster as the team begins a four-practice stretch Wednesday, preparing for their preseason opener against the Browns on August 15.
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Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants the team 'to be hunting at all times'
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Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Bears made the playoffs and defeated their bitter rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs last season, the first year of the partnership between young quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson. …
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