Even a Packers Insider Thinks the Bears Crushed the Offseason —But Don’t Pop Champagne Just Yet
The NFC North is heating up, and no, it’s not just the Lions or Packers making noise. It’s the Bears yeah, those Bears getting some serious offseason buzz. And guess what? A Packers insider is actually giving them props.
Rob Demovsky, a longtime Packers reporter, says the Bears had the best offseason in the division. That’s right he’s tipping his cap to Chicago, but with a bit of a side-eye.
Let’s break it down.
After a rough 2024 season, the Bears hit the reset button hard. Their top move? Poaching Ben Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator, and handing him the head coach job. Big win for Chicago and a low-key gut punch to Detroit.
Johnson’s first order of business is simple: protect Caleb Williams. The rookie QB showed flashes last year, but he needs a solid O-line and more structure to really shine. Johnson’s arrival signals a full rebuild of that offensive unit and a fresh start for the Bears’ game plan.
Demovsky’s take? “It has to be the Bears,” he wrote for ESPN. “But… it also feels like they’ve won offseasons before and it didn’t mean much.” Translation: Chicago looks great on paper, but we’ve seen this movie before.
Still, the Bears didn’t stop at coaching moves. They beefed up Williams’ arsenal with a seriously stacked lineup: D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and rookie Luther Burden III at wide receiver. D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in the backfield. Cole Kmet and first-round tight end Colston Loveland ready to work the middle. Weapons everywhere.
If Johnson can get this crew clicking, Chicago could finally make some real noise in 2025. But Demovsky and probably most of Green Bay are staying cautiously skeptical. Because let’s be real, Bears hype is an annual tradition… and so is the letdown.
So yeah, the Bears might’ve won the offseason. But winning the division? That’s a whole different story.
“Packers Analyst Crowns Bears Offseason Champs — Just Don’t Call It a Full Win Yet”
