Ben Johnson targets Caleb Williams improvement on throws outside the pocket
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is emphasizing improved downfield passing for quarterback Caleb Williams when he plays outside the pocket. Johnson studied film of Aaron Rodgers from his time with the Green Bay Packers to highlight how an offense functions through extended plays. According to data from last season, Williams completed 40% of his passes when throwing downfield while scrambling. Johnson aims to turn these scramble opportunities into more significant plays by utilizing Williams' mobility and encouraging faster reactions from teammates. Last year, Williams recorded 363 scramble yards and three rushing touchdowns across 17 games. The Bears open their regular season schedule on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
- •Ben Johnson is using Aaron Rodgers' past performance as a model for Caleb Williams.
- •Williams completed 40% of his downfield passes while outside the pocket last season.
- •The Bears face the Carolina Panthers on September 13 to begin the season.
- •Williams recorded 363 total scramble yards and 27 passing touchdowns last year.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bears news: Caleb Williams makes confession on 'second-guessing' Ben Johnson
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Bears news: Ben Johnson obsesses over Caleb Williams problem that Aaron Rodgers will help fix
"The Chicago Bears have a lot riding on Caleb Williams . He is destined for an MVP season, and head coach Ben Johnson could be Coach of the Year . However, Johnson has been adamant that Williams needs to improve in one aspect of the game that Aaron Rodgers mastered, per Dan Wiederer of The Athletic. While at Halas Hall, Johnson observed tapes of […] The post Bears news: Ben Johnson obsesses over Caleb Williams problem that Aaron Rodgers will help fix appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Chicago Bears had a solid season under head coach Ben Johnson last year, and they found themselves in the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, ultimately losing. Though they couldn’t go on a deeper playoff run, it’s obvious that they found gold on offense with Caleb Williams. One thing that fans should be excited about is Williams […] The post Bears news: Caleb Williams makes confession on 'second-guessing' Ben Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:11 PMBears news: Caleb Williams makes confession on 'second-guessing' Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears had a solid season under head coach Ben Johnson last year, and they found themselves in the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, ultimately losing. Though they couldn’t go on a deeper playoff run, it’s obvious that they found gold on offense with Caleb Williams. One thing that fans should be excited about is Williams […] The post Bears news: Caleb Williams makes confession on 'second-guessing' Ben Johnson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:45 PMBears news: Ben Johnson obsesses over Caleb Williams problem that Aaron Rodgers will help fix
The Chicago Bears have a lot riding on Caleb Williams . He is destined for an MVP season, and head coach Ben Johnson could be Coach of the Year . However, Johnson has been adamant that Williams needs to improve in one aspect of the game that Aaron Rodgers mastered, per Dan Wiederer of The Athletic. While at Halas Hall, Johnson observed tapes of […] The post Bears news: Ben Johnson obsesses over Caleb Williams problem that Aaron Rodgers will help fix appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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