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Bears quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett said Caleb Williams should prioritize efficient, easy completions in the early and middle portions of games rather than relying on late-game heroics, noting Williams finished just over 58% on passes last season and aiming for higher accuracy to help the team push further in the playoffs.
The piece notes the Bears’ surprising 11-6, NFC North–winning 2025 season and the widespread belief they’ll regress in 2026 due to a brutal schedule and roster turnover, including key departures. It argues, however, that Williams’ second year in Johnson’s offense, improved health, and a favorable travel schedule could help Chicago defy pessimistic projections and even chase another playoff run.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller predicts Chicago's 2026 rookie class could be the core to a Super Bowl run in five years, with picks like Dillon Thieneman, Logan Jones, Sam Roush, Malik Muhammad and Zavion Thomas adding speed, protection for Caleb Williams, and a stronger defense and offensive line under coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles.
Caleb Williams capped a record-breaking 2025 season for the Chicago Bears with 3,941 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, seven interceptions, seven fourth-quarter comebacks, a division title, and a playoff win over Green Bay. After the season, Bears coach Ben Johnson pulled Williams aside and warned that the standard will be higher and the work tougher, and Williams responded with a firm “let’s do it.” Johnson argues that only relentless, championship-level coaching yields a true Super Bowl quarterback, and Williams—now in his second year in the same offense with more surrounding talent—appears ready to embrace that challenge.
Caleb Williams says last season was a stepping stone to bigger goals, after guiding the Chicago Bears to an 11-6 record, an NFC North title and a playoff win. He threw for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions and says his aim is to be the best Bears quarterback and win a Super Bowl, embracing a brighter spotlight and higher aspirations this season.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is pursuing USPTO trademark applications for the nickname 'Iceman' (and a logo and silhouettes) after teammates popularized it; NBA legend George Gervin has filed competing marks for 'Iceman' and 'Iceman 44', leading to a public dispute with Skip Bayless who says Williams is stealing the moniker. Williams pushed back, saying 'words matter.' The USPTO will review the filings, with a lengthy process and a 30-day opposition window once a decision is made; no registrations have been granted yet.
Caleb Williams and his branding team filed four trademark applications to use the nickname 'Iceman' for the Chicago Bears QB, but NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin—the original 'Iceman'—says the name is taken and his camp moved to register 'Iceman 44' soon after, framing the move as branding over legacy and prompting debate over borrowing a legend’s identity for merchandise.
NBA legend George Gervin has filed trademark applications for ‘Iceman’ and ‘Iceman 44’ shortly after Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sought protection for the nickname, sparking a dispute over who owns the moniker (via Chicago Sun-Times).
Caleb Williams’s rising stardom has made the Chicago Bears a magnet for elite free agents, a point underscored by Bears safety Coby Bryant who says Williams attracted him to Chicago and could draw other top players after Williams’ 2025 season (3,941 passing yards, 27 TDs) and his playoff moments.
Maxx Crosby’s trade to Baltimore collapsed after a reported failed physical, with the Ravens voiding the deal and signing Trey Hendrickson the next morning. Caleb Williams posted a smiling emoji on Crosby-related social content, signaling relief Crosby won’t land in Baltimore, while Chicago had bid for Crosby and could re-enter if the situation shifts.
The Chicago Bears are weighing a future Caleb Williams extension, but talks would come only after Year 3 of his rookie deal. GM Ryan Poles stressed preserving cap flexibility while pursuing a long-term quarterback solution, signaling confidence in Williams after a standout season.
Bleacher Nation rounds up Chicago Bears offseason chatter, including the stadium-site negotiations with Illinois, a Caleb Williams throwback clip, and brief notes on two NFL free agents to watch, alongside other Bears bullets and related Chicago sports coverage.
The Chicago Bears promote passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle who left for the Ravens. Taylor, 38, will not call plays in Chicago but will work with Ben Johnson to install the game plan as Chicago aims to sustain their offense with a young core led by Caleb Williams and a surrounding group of playmakers.
Bleacher Nation analyzes the price to land Raiders edge Maxx Crosby for the Bears, arguing a deal would likely require a first-round pick and a second-round pick (and possibly more in a bidding war), plus an extension to fit Caleb Williams’ rookie-contract window. Crosby’s remaining $30M guaranteed and his 2029 contract, plus interest from roughly 20 teams, could push the cost higher than the Khalil Mack-era benchmark. The piece stresses the move would be game-changing but cautions the Bears must weigh cap space, future picks, and whether to pursue other options rather than going all‑in on one player.
After guiding the Bears to the 2025 NFC North title and their first postseason win by a first-year head coach, Ben Johnson says he’s already focused on 2026, insisting there’s no resting on last season and that Chicago must start from scratch. He praised the team’s physicality, fundamentals, and poise, noted Caleb Williams’ development—with a franchise single-season passing mark of 3,942 yards—and said the group will tighten fundamentals, catching, and consistency when they reconvene in the spring as they chase another championship run.