Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Caleb Williams unsure about his relationship with Ben Johnson early on?
In their first months working together, Johnson came across as agitated at times, which left Williams wondering if the head coach disliked him. The two kept working through it and eventually found common ground, with Johnson building a system that blended his preferences with Williams' natural strengths.
What is Caleb Williams' one gripe about Ben Johnson as a play caller?
Williams' gripe is that Johnson's play calls are seldom wrong, which leaves the quarterback with little to adjust before the snap. As a competitor and self-described thrill-seeker, Williams actually enjoys those split-second moments of making changes at the line, so having constantly correct calls feels a little boring to him.
How much freedom is Ben Johnson giving Caleb Williams at the line of scrimmage?
Johnson is giving Williams the freedom to adjust the entire play at the line if the defense shows a look the Bears aren't prepared for. Johnson said he wouldn't extend that trust unless he believed Williams sees the game the right way, and training camp updates have supported that confidence.
Will Caleb Williams play in the preseason for the Chicago Bears?
It remains uncertain whether Williams will play in the preseason, with Johnson possibly keeping him healthy until the regular-season opener in Carolina. With Tyson Bagent already down and Kyle Monangai lost to a knee injury, getting Williams to Week 1 healthy is the Bears' top priority.
Why is Ben Johnson considered one of the best play callers in football?
Johnson has demonstrated elite play-calling ability over the past four years, and opponents have admitted he always seems one or two steps ahead of them. His calls are so consistently on target that Williams rarely needs to change anything before the snap.
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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