Developing quarterback Caleb Williams after the top pick of the 2024 draft’s rocky rookie season was seen as the top reason why Ben Johnson got hired as the Bears’ head coach and the halfway point of their first season together is a good time to check in on that process.

Williams closed out the first half with one of his best games as a pro. He threw three touchdowns, including the game-winner in the final minute, and caught another in a 47-42 win over the Bengals that moved the Bears to 5-3 on the season. That matches the number of wins that Williams and the Bears managed in 2024 and head coach Ben Johnson called winning “the No. 1 thing” when asked about how Williams is progressing during his Wednesday press conference.

The quarterback’s play in a Week 8 loss to the Ravens wasn’t as su

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