The connection between Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson continues to strengthen. But on-field production will offer the most telling progress report.

Williams, the former No. 1 overall pick the 2024 NFL Draft, has had a mixed camp to this point. He's flashed moments of promise but remains inconsistent, a reality Johnson has acknowledged by essentially treating him like a rookie given the overhaul from the previous regime. The Bears open the preseason next Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears' new coach and play-caller, called out his offense's performance on Sunday, noting a lack of execution and delay of game penalties.