The Chicago Bears are reportedly poised to make a game-changing decision that could reshape their entire future: hiring a head coach with a proven offensive pedigree to develop
Caleb Williams into their next franchise QB. With Williams expected to be the team’s most important asset, sources suggest Chicago’s
focus will be on landing a coach capable of unlocking his full potential. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed Monday night that the Bears are shifting their entire search toward offensive-
minded leadership: “They’re going to look for someone who can be the right partner for Caleb Williams… to unlock the full potential of the No. 1 overall pick,” Schefter said.
The team is already eyeing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, one of the most sought-after coaches in the NFL. Johnson has earned a glowing reputation since last
season, though he opted to stay in Detroit to pursue a Super Bowl. However, after the 2024 season, he is expected to be pursued by several teams, including the Bears, Jets, and Saints.
This move is a seismic shift for the Bears, who have cycled through first-round quarterbacks with coaches on the hot seat: Mitchell Trubisky
under John Fox, Justin Fields with Matt Nagy, and now Williams under Matt Eberflus. The team has an urgent need to break this cycle—starting with the right head coach who can stabilize the franchise.
Firing Eberflus during Williams’ rookie year could be the pivotal moment needed to set things right. If the Bears hire a visionary offensive leader, Williams could finally reach the heights
he’s capable of, with the support of key playmakers like DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Cole Kmet.
For the Bears, the stakes have never been higher: this decision could be the key to finally securing a legitimate franchise quarterback—a luxury the franchise has long coveted but never had.