Overview

• Johnson has praised Caleb Williams for his improved comfort and clean preparation within the new offensive scheme.
• Tyson Bagent earned “phenomenal” reviews from Johnson for his focus and command of play progressions, positioning him as the favorite backup.
• Ryan Poles insists making camp hard now will slow the game down for quarterbacks once the season begins, underscoring a long-term development approach.
• Early training sessions exposed alignment errors and “sloppy” play that Johnson attributed to the complexity of installing his system.
• Analysts like Thor Nystrom have voiced skepticism over the Johnson–Williams pairing, questioning the stylistic fit despite the team’s outward confidence.