Williams came under fire in May after it was revealed that he and his father attempted to avoid being drafted by the Bears. And, once the 2024 first overall pick was in Chicago, his revelation about Bears coaches not showing him the right way to watch NFL film was unsettling,

Expectations will be high for the Chicago Bears following the hiring of new head coach Ben Johnson, which means quarterback Caleb Williams will be under even more of a spotlight heading into his second season.

If there's any team in the NFL that absolutely needs to see significant improvement during the 2025-26 season, it's the Chicago Bears. After posting a dismal 5-12 record with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams at quarterback, the Bears need their investment ($39.5 million over four years to be exact) to show progression in his second year.