Overview

• He warned that recurring delay-of-game penalties threaten the Bears’ ability to win games if not corrected.
• Quarterback Caleb Williams drew criticism for multiple delay-of-game infractions and a near-interception during first-team sessions.
• Johnson identified tight end Cole Kmet, receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, and rookie Olamide Zaccheus as the core of his offensive “circle of trust.”
• Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s aggressive schemes, including Tyrique Stevenson’s route undercuts and a double-safety blitz by Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, repeatedly disrupted the offense.
• Despite miscues, the first-team offense rebounded with a 51-second two-minute drill capped by a touchdown pass from Williams to rookie tight end Colston Loveland.