The Chicago Bears are being aggressive as they try to give new head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams all the tools to succeed. The general manager Ryan Poles just signed a five-year extension in his NFL contract and this aggressive style might be why. He just brought four new faces to the roster.
Two weeks before training camp begins, Poles made four moves that might go under the radar. However, they all have one thing in common: all four of them play on offense. Reported first by Just Another Year Chicago, the Bears signed offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, running back Travis Homer, and wideouts Jahdae Walker and J.P. Richardson.
Considering the Bears are transitioning into an offense-first team, these signings don’t shock anyone. However, they are low-risk, high-reward bets for a team with one of the most creative head coaches in the league.
Caleb Williams is ready to take a leap
Caleb Williams has been one of the best prospects coming out of college. However, the quarterback’s rookie season wasn’t stellar. It wasn’t bad, but there’s obviously big room for impovement.
Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on during Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall on June 04, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
The Bears ended with a 5-12 record, and to be fair with Caleb, it wasn’t all his fault. He got sacked 68 times! Now, we have to be fair as well. Williams held the ball way too long at times. However, it should all change this year.
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Caleb Williams’ sincere message to Bears fans about new head coach Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson was the most coveted head coach prospect in the offseason. Why? His play designs and playcalling as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator were incredible. This means Williams and the Bears should all take a leap in form as Ben Johnson drops his genius upon them.
Ben Johnson needs to prove he can be a head coach
It’s not the first time a creative offensive coordinator gets the opportunity to become an NFL head coach. However, some times they get entangled between playcalling and being aware of every single detail there is, which is the head coach’s job. While some have seen success, like Kyle Shanahan (even though he hasn’t won the Super Bowl) or Sean McVay, others haven’t had that luck.
From Adam Gase, to more recent cases like Brian Daboll, Brian Callahan, Zac Taylor and Mike McDaniel, the transition is not easy. Daboll, for example, delegated the playcalling duties. Johnson is at a crossroads. He needs to be able to do everything at once if he wants to succeed with the Bears.
