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Caleb Williams reflects on growth amid Bears’ QB challenges

Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Caleb Williams reflects on growth amid Bears’ QB challenges

Summary

Caleb Williams is demonstrating significant growth in practice ahead of the upcoming NFL season. After facing considerable challenges last summer learning a complex offense under head coach Ben Johnson, Williams has gained confidence and authority on the field. He acknowledges the previous struggles shaped his development and have fostered a strong bond with his teammates. Johnson noted that the humbling experience during last year's training camp built mental fortitude for the young quarterback. The Bears are preparing to reintroduce strategies as they build on the previous season's success, including a playoff win after a 15-year drought.

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•Caleb Williams is showing confidence in Bears' practice sessions.
•He reflects on a challenging learning experience last summer.
•Head coach Ben Johnson's strategies are pivotal for Williams' growth.
•The Bears aim to reintroduce successful plays from previous seasons.
•Chicago secured its first playoff win in 15 years last season.

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10:00 AMSports Illustrated — Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Caleb Williams’s Humbling Process Helped Him Become a Confident QB Today - si.com

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Learning Ben Johnson’s complex offense by ‘drinking through a firehose’ is now paying dividends. Plus, thoughts on the Browns’ and Falcons’ QB situations and more.
— Sports Illustratedby Albert Breer

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