Dan Fappiano

3 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

When Ben Johnson was hired as head coach, everyone involved with the Chicago Bears were expecting massive changes. Perhaps no group more than Chicago’s wide receivers, who understand the massive expectations coming with Johnson. Atop that list are DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. For all the additions the Bears have made during the offseason, the duo is still expected to lead the passing game. That could mean big numbers if Johnson’s offense translates. But the head coach can’t do it for them.

3 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

With Ben Johnson becoming the next Chicago Bears head coach, the offense is expected to take a massive leap forward. If quarterback Caleb Williams adapts to Johnson’s plan as expected, the Bears will look much different when passing the ball in 2025. During Williams’ rookie campaign, Chicago ranked 31 in passing, averaging just 181.5 yards per game. In turn, Johnson’s Detroit Lions ranked second, averaging 263.2 YPG.

3 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

As the Chicago White Sox continue their rebuild, the 2025 MLB Draft gives the franchise another opportunity to bolster their future. While the White Sox are picking at No. 10, there will still be plenty of value to be had when the team is on the clock. Chicago was ineligible to be in the lottery due to the collective bargaining agreement. Now they’ll be looking deeper into the 2025 class and hoping that the board falls in their favor.

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Dan Fappiano

But Keenum, Johnson, the new offensive line and receiving core can only do so much. For the Bears to truly take a step forward, Williams must prove to be the quarterback the franchise thought they were drafting. That’s not to say Williams had an awful rookie season. He set a pair of franchise records with 3,541 yards and 20 touchdowns. However, especially as Jayden Daniels was taking over the NFL, the quarterback simply didn’t look like the No. 1 pick as advertised.

3 days ago | chicitysports.com | Dan Fappiano

Since head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival to the Chicago Bears, the organization has been all hands on deck is helping put quarterback Caleb Williams in a position to succeed. One of the team’s sneakier moves was signing fellow quarterback Case Keenum to a one-year contract. Keenum was out of the league in 2024, but comes to the Bears with 11 years and 80 total games of NFL experience. If all goes to plan, Keenum wouldn’t see the field in 2025 unless for a late second kneel down.