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Tom Brady Backs Caleb Williams and Two Rookie QBs, Highlights Ben Johnson’s Role with the Bears

Prior to the start of the 2025 regular season, some of the most prominent up-and-coming quarterbacks of today, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels, took the time to learn from the ultimate predecessor himself, Tom Brady.

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New ranking reveals where Bears' coaching staff really stands ahead of 2025 season

Last year this time, it was quarterback Caleb Williams who inspired confidence and hope for a Chicago Bears franchise that's lacked both for many years.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

More evidence for how brutal the Chicago Bears' 2025 schedule will be

However you slice it, the Chicago Bears will face one of the toughest schedules in the NFL this season. In a recent article , I shared that the Bears are projected to have the seventh-hardest strength of schedule (SOS) per Sharp Football Analysis.

Micah Parsons News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Micah Parsons to the Bears? Don't get your hopes up

Dallas Cowboys superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons requested a trade on Friday. That's how bad contract negotiations with the Jones family have gone so far.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Nothing funny for Bears opponents regarding Ben Johnson's 'Joker'

Make no mistake, there are things out there people haven't even begun to think about bouncing around within Ben Johnson's creative mind. It's a different personnel group than the Bears coach had in Detroit.

Micah Parsons News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Latest Micah Parsons update could tempt the Bears into déjà vu with another aggressive swing for a defensive game-changer

Is it just me or is 2025 starting to look like the second coming of 2018 for the Chicago Bears? A hot-shot offensive guru arrives to town as the team's next head coach tasked with revitalizing a promising young quarterback with a veteran defensive-mind running the defense.

Ben Johnson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1

Bears’ Ben Johnson shares key to LT job as competition rages

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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Time for playing games with Bears cornerbacks needs to end now

There's plenty to like about the no-nonsense attitude of Bears coach Ben Johnson and his defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen . The accountability factor was a driving force in bringing Johnson to Chicago and also in who he hired for his staff.

Keenan Allen News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

Chargers all-time great takes big step toward returning to team

The six-time Pro Bowler is running out of time to submit a Hall of Fame case.

Top Micah Parsons landing spots as Cowboys' contract talks deteriorate

Cowboys make decision on Micah Parsons' trade request

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Chargers Hosting Veteran WR Keenan Allen For Visit

According to Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are hosting veteran WR Keenan Allen for a visit on Friday, and there is “mutual interest” in a potential reunion.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams downplays pressure into second season

Despite being a Heisman Trophy winner, No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and a Chicago Bears' quarterback coming off a solid-but-not-spectacular rookie season, Caleb Williams is giving a subtle yawn in the direction of your perceived pressure.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / August 1

Bears to honor Virginia Halas McCaskey, Steve McMichael

The Chicago Bears will honor late team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey with a jersey patch this season and late Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael with a football-shaped helmet decal.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

Best option for panicky Lions fans might involve Chicago Bears

The most predictable part of the NFL preseason occurred in the very first game, and with it the most predictable reaction. The Detroit Lions were terrible in a meaningless Hall of Fame Game on offense and the absence of Ben Johnson from their coaching staff was blamed repeatedly on social media as the reason.

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Micah Parsons News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears have special opportunity for Micah Parsons now

The Chicago Bears might catch a huge break at pass rusher if general manager Ryan Poles can take advantage. The Bears have a unique opportunity to land an elite pass rusher in a preseason trade following news of Micah Parsons’ dissatisfaction with the Dallas Cowboys.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 1

New-look Chicago Bears coaching staff gets a rankings boost from ESPN

ESPN’s Ben Solak already thinks the Bears have a better staff than last year without seeing them play a snap. After watching the painful unraveling of Matt Eberflus’ tenure with the Chicago Bears over the last three years, it’s hard to go anywhere but up with Ben Johnson now running the show.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 1

How Ben Johnson overcomes the head coach inexperience issue

Coaching for Ben Johnson in his first year requires more than developing quarterback Caleb Williams. When Johnson took the Chicago Bears job, one of the obvious questions he faced pertained to his inexperience.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 1

Chicago Bears Training Camp 2025: Key starting spot is up for grabs on defense

As the Chicago Bears continue their training camp, we take a look at key position battles. We already looked at left tackle, strong side linebacker, and main backup quarterback.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 1

Who will win Chicago’s Left Tackle Competition? The Bears will.

Braxton Jones, Kiran Amegadjie, and Ozzy Trapilo are proving that Ben Johnson can’t go wrong in naming a starter. Ben Johnson has made competition central to his mission to turn around the downtrodden Bears, and after watching the Jones/Amegadjie/Trapilo pressers, there should be zero question as to why.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 1

Bears' Caleb Williams embracing expectations following shaky rookie season

During a Thursday appearance on ESPN Chicago, Williams suggested he's embracing the expectations many fans have for him after the Bears hired advertised offensive guru Ben Johnson as their new head coach this past winter.

How Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III is rebounding after being pulled from recent practice

Coach claims Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (leg) could be back Week 1

Lions WR appears to throw shade at Bears HC Ben Johnson

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 31

Chicago Bears oddly quiet about rookie player’s injury

The Chicago Bears never like divulging too much information about preseason injuries, and they’re continuing that trend under head coach Ben Johnson. The situation with Shemar Turner is curious.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Chiefs Rookie 1st-Round Pick Putting Foot Down in Training Camp

The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, and they are already seeing a positive return on their investment.

Rome Odunze News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31

Rome Odunze 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook: Second-Year Leap or Just Offseason Hype?

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson himself recently delivered lofty praise, calling Rome Odunze a “prototypical X receiver” who “wins most of his matchups” and runs a “really detailed route tree.” When it comes to NFL training camps, optimism flows as freely as Gatorade on the sidelines.

D.J. Moore News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31

DJ Moore 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook: Backfield Action Adds New Flavor to Bears Offense

It looks like DJ Moore is about to turn training camp into his personal highlight reel with his new backfield usage. According to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times, Moore has been taking snaps out of the backfield at training camp, and head coach Ben Johnson is cooking up something spicy for the Bears’ offense.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / July 31