Coach Ben Johnson demonstrates remarkable adaptability by transitioning between quarterbacks with contrasting skills, impacting player performance positively.

After Ben Johnson became the Bears' head coach in 2025, there was a lot of focus on how his presence would impact quarterback Caleb Williams and much of that discussion focused on Williams's accuracy as a passer.

It was a revealing admission from the Bears coach, especially after Williams and several other starters sat out Chicago’s 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Johnson has emphasized the overall volume and quality of Williams’ training-camp repetitions over the value of a few possessions in an exhibition game.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears for a preseason encounter in Week 2 after a headline-grabbing joint practice session. That big practice session included Joe Burrow right in the middle of a skirmish and some serious Dexter Lawrence dominance.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's inability to get healthy has been a frustration in Chicago, and Bears coach Ben Johnson sounded frustrated when reporters asked him for an update.