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Bears Shift Caleb Williams’ Work to Post‑Snap Reads

The coaching staff plans to deepen Williams’ coverage recognition and decision‑making to turn his playmaking into steadier, full‑game quarterbacking.

Overview

  • Head coach Ben Johnson says the team is moving Williams’ focus away from pre‑snap routine toward anticipating routes and identifying coverages after the snap.
  • Williams confirmed coaches have added more detailed plays, post‑snap checks and coverage reads that require faster in‑game processing.
  • The quarterback reported a 10–15 pound offseason weight loss from changed eating and sleep habits and said the loss should improve his mobility and smoothness on the field.
  • Williams and Johnson describe growing alignment on the plan, with Williams framing Johnson’s blunt coaching as constructive and aimed at a championship goal.
  • The shift builds on Williams’ 2025 breakout — a franchise passing record and an NFC North title — and aims to convert his playmaking flashes into consistent performance across full games.