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**Author’s note: Much of this was written in the preseason, but I waited to post these until later in the season for Chicago Bears week. We’ve learned a lot about the Bears since the end of summer, as they have surprised everyone to sit in the #1 seed at 9-3. New analysis is added below.**
2024 Results:
Week 11: W, 20-19
Week 18: L, 24-22
2025 Schedule:
Week 14, 12/7 at Green Bay
Week 16, TBD at Chicago
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach – Ben Johnson
Offensive Coordinator – Declan Doyle
Defensive Coordinator – Dennis Allen
Special Teams Coordinator – Richard Hightower
Key Additions:
Key Losses:
The Chicago Bears began last season with optimistic expectations. Although the Bears obtained the top draft selection to pick Caleb Williams, they placed him on a team that rarely selects first overall. Before last season, the Bears maintained a 7-10 record while operating with a respectable defensive unit. The Bears secured a chance to compete right away after adding new weapons at receiver, along with a quarterback upgrade.
The Bears experienced a swift transition from promising beginnings to disastrous results during the season. During the initial 4-2 period, the Bears seemed to be marching forward. The season suffered a complete collapse due to inadequate game management, combined with defensive struggles and poor offense execution.
The Bears dismissed their offensive coordinator after completing nine games of the season. The head coach received his termination from the team only a short period following his dismissal. The football world began speculating that Caleb Williams might not be the suitable quarterback pick for Chicago because Jayden Daniels produced exceptional results in the second overall selection.
The inaugural year of your franchise quarterback should not start with such disappointing results. The Bears required immediate action to develop their offense beyond the quarterback position during this offseason.
Young franchise quarterbacks require organizations to develop all elements of their game. During the initial stages of his career, every organizational decision should focus on giving him the tools needed for success.
That means pass protection. That means a running game. That means an assortment of weapons. It means a scheme that makes life easy. Williams experienced minimal support in developing his game last year.
The Bears fixed their deficiencies this offseason through their acquisition of Ben Johnson as their new head coach. The Bears acquired an excellent offensive mind through Ben Johnson, who successfully rebuilt the Lions’...
