Overview
- Insiders cited by ClutchPoints report Chicago is likely to open at Seattle in the champions’ kickoff game, which would add early noise and more prime-time dates that can disrupt weekly routines.
- Former player Chris Canty told Heavy he views Caleb Williams as the NFC’s most physically gifted quarterback, while Williams said the goal is to keep rising after learning from last season’s highs and lows.
- CBS Sports, echoed by Yahoo’s Bears Wire, singled out the Ben Johnson–Caleb Williams partnership as Chicago’s clearest edge after a 2025 jump that produced a division title, a playoff win, and a single-season passing record.
- Roster moves targeted both sides of the ball, with additions like linebacker Devin Bush and safeties Coby Bryant and first-rounder Dillon Thieneman, plus new pass targets including tight end Sam Roush and draft picks Logan Jones at center and receiver Zavion Thomas.
- NFC North foes focused their drafts on defense to counter Williams, according to NFL Network’s Stacey Dales, while questions linger over his 58.1% completion rate and whether Chicago’s defense can keep pressure off the offense.