New Bears coach Ben Johnson addressed Williams' past concerns, emphasizing the opportunity for success in Chicago. While Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is living his best life with new head coach Ben Johnson, there was a time when the former Heisman winner was willing to go to extreme lengths to avoid being drafted by Chicago.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has a chance to rewrite the team's passing record book, especially if coach Ben Johnson's prediction is correct.

Excerpts of a new book by Seth Wickersham published on ESPN.com on Thursday focused on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams's misgivings about going to the organization as the top pick of the 2024 draft.