It's a new era in Chicago with the arrival of first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
But really, it's year two of the Caleb Williams Era.
Quarterback is the most important position in sports. And sure, Williams has a new offensive leader to adjust to, but this season will be all about Williams' growth.
That starts in training camp. The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that the Bears' most important training camp storyline is Williams.
"Sure, the left tackle battle between Braxton Jones and rookie Ozzy Trapilo will be a storyline," Fishbain writes. "We’ll watch how wide receiver Rome Odunze looks in Year 2, and how rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden step in after missing OTAs. But it’s all about Williams. Over the years, we hear — and, in fairness, echo — the narratives, “Well it’s a veteran defense against a young group learning a new scheme.” At some point, the franchise should see its quarterback dominate camp practices. Maybe there will be understandable growing pains, but everything is supposed to be in place for Williams to thrive."
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That last line is the key. "Everything is supposed to be in place for Williams to thrive."
The Bears already gave their rookie QB a pretty good setup last season as the No. 1 pick out of USC.
Now, it looks even better. It's Williams' time to shine. The Bears will go as far as he takes them.
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