Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson Preparing For First Training Camp

As a result, many are excited to see if and how Johnson can help Williams reach his full potential.

Earlier in the offseason, ESPN's Seth Wickersham reported that Williams did not receive much assistance from Chicago's previous coaching staff when it came to studying film. The former Trojan clarified his feelings when he spoke to reporters in May:

“Learning ways to watch film and be more efficient, learning ways to pick up things better. So, that was a funny one that came out. It wasn't that I didn't know how to watch film, It was trying to figure out the best ways, most efficient ways so that I can watch film and gather more information, so that when I do go out there on game days. . . I can see it. I can react,” Williams said to the media.

During his time as a Trojan, Williams was considered a guarantee to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, years before the Bears ultimately selected him with the first pick in 2024. Williams won the Heisman Trophy working with USC coach Lincoln Riley, but he failed to lead his team to the College Football Playoff.

Can Johnson and Williams reach the team success that escaped the former Trojan during his time in Southern California?

In June, Bears wide receiver DJ Moore described some of the difference he's noticed in Williams when speaking to the media.

"A lot of growth," Moore said. "You can tell he is on his A-game every day because I know he probably gets it the most out of everybody because he's the quarterback and he wants to be perfect in himself and then the staff wants him to be perfect to lead this offense."

While perfection might be a lofty goal, the Bears have surrounded Williams with the offensive firepower to be successful. In addition to rebuilding the offensive line, the Bears drafted tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III.