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A Rough Welcome to the Windy City
It was supposed to be a fresh start. A clean slate. A new chapter.
But for Ben Johnson, former Lions offensive coordinator turned Bears savior, Day One of training camp felt more like a baptism by fire than a triumphant debut.
All eyes were on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, expected to take major strides this season under Johnson’s leadership. But within moments of 11-on-11 drills beginning, optimism gave way to chaos.
Williams’ very first pass? Intercepted.
Not exactly the kind of start that inspires confidence. And judging by Johnson’s reaction, the honeymoon phase might already be over.
“Off the Field!”: A Coach’s Frustration Boils Over
Reports from camp say Johnson actually pulled the entire first unit off the field after the shaky sequence. That’s not just frustration — that’s a statement.
It’s a stark contrast to the tightly-run ship he helped sail in Detroit, where Jared Goff operated with precision and control. Now in Chicago, Johnson faces a squad that still looks like it’s figuring out how to tie its own cleats.
This isn’t just about one bad throw. It’s about a system — or lack thereof — that’s still very much under construction.
Homework, Footwork, and Wake-Up Calls
Earlier today, another tidbit made the rounds: Johnson reportedly assigned “homework” to his young quarterback.
That’s right — 30-40 minutes a day reading the playbook, focused footwork drills, and targeting those troublesome passes to the left that plagued Williams during OTAs.
It’s the kind of boot camp approach that worked wonders in Detroit. But the question now is: will Caleb Williams buy in?
Because Johnson clearly has a vision — but execution requires buy-in, effort, and culture shift, not just clipboard strategy.
From Structure to Struggle
Let’s be honest — going from Goff’s veteran poise to a rookie still learning the ropes is bound to give Johnson some whiplash.
This isn’t just a new job; it’s a totally different environment.
In Detroit, Johnson worked with a roster dialed into every detail. In Chicago?
Let’s just say it’s a little more… developmental.
Long Road Ahead, But Plenty of Promise
Despite the early misfire, no one’s writing off Caleb Williams — not yet. Growing pains are part of the package. But if Ben Johnson can instill his Lions-level discipline and vision into this team, things could still turn around.
It’s just going to take patience, grit, and probably a few more practice meltdowns.