The Chicago Bears haven’t had much luck with head coaches and quarterbacks, but they’re banking on the duo of Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams to be the exception and the spark to get the Bears back to their winning ways.
Chicago has had an impactful offseason, but there’s been no bigger addition than Johnson, who was widely considered the top coaching candidate this cycle. While Johnson will be tasked with establishing a winning culture in the locker room, he’s also responsible for taking Williams to the next level.
During a recent appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York, Williams discussed how his relationship with Johnson has been this offseason and how they’re aiming to stick around in Chicago for the long term.
“Ben Johnson is great and it’s not just Ben Johnson,” Williams said on Friday, via Ryan Garcia. “We have a young staff slash old staff and we have a bunch of experience, bunch of new energy provided by the coaches and players. It’s been awesome. Ben Johnson, he uses some choice words every day toward me. He’s tough and I love him. He’s awesome. It’s great being around him.
“We hang out in his office and we just have lunch sometimes, things like that. We’re building this bond and relationship to be able to last a while. I know Bears fans, it’s year after year typically, or every other year, where coaches and quarterbacks specifically are in and out and our goal is to be here for a while.”
Johnson’s resume speaks for itself as he led top offenses and revived quarterback Jared Goff’s career during his stint as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. Now, he’ll look to do the same with Williams, who has an incredibly high ceiling, an improved offensive line and an arsenal of weapons at his disposal.
That relationship between head coach and quarterback is an important one, and it’s something that takes time to develop. But it sounds like Johnson and Williams are in a good place as they look to establish something special in Chicago for the long haul.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears QB Caleb Williams discusses relationship with Ben Johnson
Reporting by Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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