Bears Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams 'will fail together,' forcing major organization decision

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson expressed dissatisfaction with the offense's performance early in training camp, describing it as "sloppy" and below expectations despite some recent improvement. Johnson, who joined the Bears after successful offensive seasons with the Detroit Lions, is tasked with transforming the team into contenders.

Significant attention is focused on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and his development within Johnson's system. Analysts like Teddy King believe Johnson's offensive expertise has the potential to turn Williams into a major weapon, noting Williams' talent and the importance of his development under Johnson's guidance. Johnson himself observed positive signs, stating Williams is "so much more comfortable" now and seeing "growth" due to the quarterback's behind-the-scenes work paying dividends.

However, not everyone is optimistic about the pairing. NFL draft analyst Thor Nystrom offered a bluntly critical assessment, predicting Johnson and Williams "will fail together." Nystrom characterized Johnson as a rigid "director" demanding adherence to his script, while Williams is a player who "can do without your script," making it a "very bad stylistic fit."