Has anyone had a better week than Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent?

The good news for the Chicago Bears is that Bagent has quickly proven to be more than just a backup quarterback; he's establishing himself as a legitimate developmental starter whose time as a QB2 could end much sooner than anyone thinks.

The bad news for the Bears is that the backup quarterback is always the most popular player on a team when the starter struggles. It means Bears fans might not have a lot of patience for Caleb Williams' expected growth in Ben Johnson's offense, whether fair or not.

Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has had a fine preseason. But Bagent has been downright awesome. No, there's no quarterback controversy in Chicago. However, it would be untrue to suggest there isn't at least a few bubbles in the slow boil behind Williams on the depth chart.

The Chicago Bears kick off the 2025 NFL season on national television in Week 1's Monday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. It will either be a blessing or a curse for Williams, who has a chance to showcase his generational traits and jumpstart a positive narrative for his second season in the league.

But if he struggles? If the Bears offense sputters and looks sloppy? As frustrating as it will be for Bears Nation, you can all but guarantee the Acho brothers of sports media will begin calling for Bagent to get his shot.

Let's hope we don't get there, regardless of how fun of a story Tyson Bagent's offseason has been.