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Caleb Williams Rejects Pressure, Sets 4,000-Yard Target for Bears Season Two

Praised by coach Ben Johnson for his self-correction in camp, Williams now has veteran linemen in place to ease past pass-rush pressures.

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Bears coach Ben Johnson stops to talk to quarterbacks Caleb Williams (18) and Austin Reed during training camp at Halas Hall on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Caleb Williams declared on ESPN 1000 that “pressure’s not a thing for me,” framing external expectations as a privilege.
  • He has set ambitious personal goals of 4,000 passing yards and a 70% completion rate for the upcoming season.
  • Coach Ben Johnson commended Williams’s growing self-correction and mental preparation during early training camp.
  • Chicago added veteran linemen Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson to strengthen pass protection.
  • As a rookie, Williams threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions in a 5-12 campaign.