Frequently Asked Questions
What hidden stat makes Caleb Williams so dangerous in Ben Johnson's offense?
ESPN analyst Ben Solak identified air yards per attempt as the key stat. Williams averaged 10.2 air yards per attempt on play-action passes last season, compared to Jared Goff's 7.0 air yards per attempt over three seasons under Johnson.
How did Caleb Williams perform in his first season in Ben Johnson's offense?
Williams cracked 4,000 total yards and 30 total touchdowns in his first season. The Bears also finished top 10 offensively for the first time in 12 years.
How does Caleb Williams compare to Jared Goff on in-breaking routes under Ben Johnson?
Williams averaged 11.7 air yards per attempt on in-breaking routes compared to Goff's 9.0 under Johnson. Williams also had 12 completed in-breakers of at least 20 yards in just one season, while Goff had 17 such plays across three combined seasons.
How much of Ben Johnson's offensive system were the Bears actually running last season?
Johnson himself said the Bears were operating at around 20% of the system's full capacity last season. That number is expected to grow significantly as Williams' comfort level in the system continues to increase.
Is Ben Johnson happy with where Caleb Williams and the Bears offense are heading into the new season?
Yes, unlike last season when Johnson appeared visibly frustrated with the offense's progress, he has repeatedly stated that he likes where Williams and the unit are at. Given how high Johnson's standards are, that's a very encouraging sign for Bears fans.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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