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Bears Coaches Walk a Fine Line With What They Stress to Caleb Williams

So much emphasis on Caleb Willliams' Year 3 improvement centers around his passing accuracy and his own ability to improve on 58.1% completions that it hides another important factor in his development.

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Chicago Bears’ path to a Super Bowl will have to include 5 specific factors, featuring MVP play from Caleb Williams and a big trade

The Chicago Bears enter into the 2026 season as one of the hottest teams in football looking to make a run at a Super Bowl, or they’ll run straight into the wall and regress.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Bears should stop wasting time and add this player for Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears seem to be pretty content with their roster heading into the 2026 NFL campaign, and while they definitely boast an impressive group, there is no question that they could use some improvement on both sides of the ball.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Caleb Williams’ two-word message for Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman

Caleb Williams had an incredible 2025 campaign for the Chicago Bears. The 24-year-old quarterback completed 33-of-568 passes for 4,809 yards, 27 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

Bears' Caleb Williams is Better Than Patrick Mahomes in Important Quarterback Stat

Don't look now, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is better than Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes in at least one stat. That stat, according to FTN Fantasy, is DVOA under pressure.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Bears: Rookie showed big improvement before training camp

There shouldn’t be too much of a surprise about what the Chicago Bears will do at safety for Week 1 when they travel to play the Carolina Panthers on Sept.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Bears trying to prove point to Caleb Williams before training camp

Caleb Williams put the NFL on notice during the last half of the regular season last year, leading the Chicago Bears to improbable comebacks, including crunch-time throws against the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams in the postseason.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Bears’ way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Chicago Bears could be a scary team during the 2026 NFL season. Chicago almost made the NFC Championship during Ben Johnson’s first season at head coach.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

Illinois Can Only Watch as Bears Advance Testing at New Hammond Site

While the Bears stadium controversy with Illinois continues, there is more certainty being sought and established across the border. Over the weekend, the Bears had drilling equipment in place for exploring the alternative site in northwest Indiana to build a stadium.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Bears LB Devin Bush says what needs to be said about Ben Johnson’s offense and it should serve as a warning to the NFL

The Chicago Bears offense is expected to be even more lethal in the second season under Ben Johnson and new linebacker Devin Bush understands that firsthand after facing Johnson’s unit in the spring practice sessions.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Albert Breer makes Bears’ Caleb Williams ‘bet’ for this summer after ‘money’ spring quote

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the 2026 NFL season, following an unexpected playoff run to the divisional round led by quarterback Caleb Williams and coordinator Ben Johnson, Williams is navigating a new wave of offseason scrutiny.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

Chicago Bears Who Could Be Traded Away Before Week 1 of 2026 NFL Season

As training camp approaches, it would not shock us at all to see the Chicago Bears unload one or more of their own players via trade before Week 1. One

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams has a strong take on haters

At this point in his career, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has gotten used to all the negativity thrown in his direction. He has been a highly touted star for pretty much his entire career.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Bears’ under-the-radar signing could replace $44 million starter

The Chicago Bears‘ defense was definitely a major source of contention last season, and it also faces some pretty serious questions heading into 2026.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Fellow 2023 first-round OT is eyeing massive payday that should push Ryan Poles to extend Darnell Wright as soon as possible

The Chicago Bears are expected to finalize a contract extension this offseason with former first-round offensive tackle Darnell Wright and general manager Ryan Poles would be wise to beat another team to the punch.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

Bears Reuniting With Former EDGE, WR are Perfect Gambles as Offseason Slows Down

If there's two position groups the Chicago Bears should consider adding to between now and the start of training camp, it's edge rusher and wide receiver.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Bears QB Caleb Williams had no words for major NFL issue

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has, fortunately, avoided a major injury in his two seasons in the NFL. In fact, the USC product has never missed a game for the Bears since he joined the team as the No.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Bears edge rusher will train with Maxx Crosby, Von Miller, Cam Jordan, and more as he aims to bounce back after disappointing season

Chicago Bears defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo is more motivated than ever after a disappointing first season in Chicago and will be training with some of the best pass rushers in NFL history during his summer break before training camp.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 29

Bears' Caleb Williams Did Something Only Peyton Manning Has Done as a Second-Year QB

The comeback ability of Caleb Williams was noted and praised during the past week by no less an authority than one of the game's best at rallying a team, Matthew Stafford.

Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Can Rome Odunze Finally Become the Receiver the Chicago Bears Expected?

When the Chicago Bears selected quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and then took Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth overall pick, nobody grading those picksbatted an eye.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / June 28

Caleb Williams’ surprising admission about Bears HC Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson surprised many by guiding the Chicago Bears to the Divisional Round in his first season in charge. The franchise hired the head coach on Jan.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / June 28

Bears Begin Soil Testing at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond

Bears Begin Soil Testing at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond The Chicago Bears have begun soil testing at the Wolf Lake Terminals site in Hammond, Indiana, marking the most significant on-the-ground progress in their search for a new stadium.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / June 27

Chicago Bears’ Montez Sweat Joins NFL Top 100 List at No. 91

For the second time in his career, Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat has been recognized by his peers as a premier defender and player in the entire NFL. Sweat debuted on the NFL Top 100 list in 2024 at number 82 following his Pro Bowl season, and now comes in at number 91 in this year’s list.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / June 26

Which Bears Rookie Faces the Most Pressure in 2026?

The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL Draft in a much different position than they had in previous years. Instead of searching for a franchise quarterback or attempting to rebuild the roster from the ground up, the Bears were focused on adding complementary pieces to a team with playoff aspirations.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Steelers facing potential contract issue with Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already locked in two key young players with long-term contract extensions this offseason. There is another key player getting close to needing a new contract.

Ben Johnson has one Bears contract extension he can't let slip away

Stefon Diggs linked to three teams

DeAndre Hopkins sends message amid Brandon Aiyuk, Diggs uncertainty

Ex-player has Antonio Brown warning for Commanders amid Aiyuk saga

Cowboys' Jaydon Blue seems to know who to blame for disappointing season

Massive Joey Bosa update emerges amid free-agency rumors

Darnell Wright News / Pro Football Rumors / June 25

Bears Eyeing Darnell Wright Extension

Darnell Wright has thrived during his first three NFL seasons. He is under team control with the Bears through 2027, but a long-term deal could be in place soon.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / June 25

Ben Johnson has one Bears contract extension he can't let slip away

Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are getting closer to the start of the 2026 season. So, yes, the clock is ticking to work out last-minute extensions and deals.

Bears coach Ben Johnson is trending after Lamar Jackson’s eye-opening comments

Caleb Williams’ controversial trademark application has been denied

Bears urged to send longtime player to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz