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Bears QB Caleb Williams must keep climbing no matter how it goes with offensive line this season

First publishedAug 1, 20:14 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 21:58 UTC · 7m ago
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<p>For years, the Bears haven’t done enough to protect their young quarterbacks. Each of them, whether it was Mitch Trubisky, Justin Fields or now Caleb Williams, has been responsible for their own trajectory, but a little more time in the pocket would’ve helped.</p><p>You would think an organization so in love with the glory days of old-school football wouldn’t need a reminder that everything starts in the trenches, but Ben Johnson grabbed the Bears by their collective shirt collars when he arrived at Halas Hall last year and made sure they didn’t miss it.</p><p>The NFL’s best offensive lines are built with premium resources — expensive free agents and high draft picks — and it’s not a place to cut corners.

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Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback this season. The Bears' offensive line has struggled to protect young quarterbacks in recent years. Coach Ben Johnson stresses that good play starts with the offensive line, or "the trenches." Williams must keep improving his play regardless of how well the line performs.

Why it matters

Fans should care because the quarterback's development and the offensive line's performance will determine whether the Bears can win games and reach the playoffs. A stronger line gives Williams more time to make plays, which could improve the team's overall success.

In brief
Who is the Bears' starting quarterback?
Caleb Williams is the Bears' starting quarterback.
What has been a problem for the Bears' offensive line?
The offensive line has not protected young quarterbacks well in recent years.
What does Coach Ben Johnson emphasize about success?
He emphasizes that success starts with the offensive line, the trenches.
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