Chicago Bears Caleb Williams Faces Low QB Rankings Amid Coaching Transition

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2025 NFL season with heightened optimism primarily due to the hiring of head coach Ben Johnson, who is regarded as one of the brightest offensive minds and a key factor in the anticipated improvement of quarterback Caleb Williams. Despite Williams' impressive rookie season marked by organizational turmoil, including multiple coaching changes and a struggling offensive line, some analysts remain skeptical, ranking him lower among his 2024 draft class and NFL quarterbacks overall. Johnson's coaching style, which emphasizes detailed teaching and clear responsibilities, has already been praised by players like Tyson Bagent, who shows promise to develop beyond a backup role. However, external rankings of the NFC North division quarterbacks place Williams and the Bears relatively low, with critiques of the methodology and subjectivity of such rankings. Additionally, Johnson's projected win total of 9-8 ranks third among new NFL head coaches in 2025, a placement some Bears fans find undervalued given the team's offseason moves and potential. Overall, while there is some debate around Williams' and the Bears' prospects, the combination of a new coaching regime and offseason improvements positions Chicago for a potential breakout season.