In a blockbuster offseason swap, Green Bay added Micah Parsons from Dallas in return for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark. Chicago answered by upgrading the line with Drew Dalman, Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, setting the stage for a fierce NFC North rivalry as Week 14 at Lambeau approaches. Dalman’s outlook centers on one-week-at-a-time focus while facing Parsons looms large.

Between Parsons’ disruptive edge and Chicago’s revamped interior, the Bears’ protection game and run approach could reshape the NFC North landscape. Rosters will be evaluated well before their next big clash, underscoring a season’s winding arc toward Green Bay-Chicago clashes.

Ben Johnson loves Chicago's revamped QB room, led by Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, with Joe Thuney anchoring the line. Bagent's two-year extension locks in a development path behind Williams' ceiling, while Keenum's NFL experience and Thuney's leadership aim to accelerate Bears' turnaround.

Johnson's confidence in this diverse, competitive group underscores a shift toward scheme-driven growth and mentorship, turning a once uncertain position into a potential engine for Chicago's franchise reboot.

Caleb Williams took the field for Chicago in a playful end-of-practice drill that doubled as a showcase for his upside. Williams connected on 2 of 3 attempts in a one-on-one sequence, flashing accuracy and some improvisational flair as he lofted passes to teammates and threaded a few windows with timing. Darnell Wright leapt into a remarkable catch over Montez Sweat, signaling a potential mobile, pairing-friendly right side. A misfire from Jonah Jackson on a high-priority ball added humor but didn’t derail a camaraderie-filled moment as the Bears head into a tougher day with the Bills looming.

Williams’ interactions with Joe Thuney and Grady Jarrett closed the wrap, with Thuney snagging a pass on a slant as the team erupted, and Grady Jarrett pulling a quick jog of pushups after the loss, only to be told to redo them. The scene at Halas Hall underlines a chill-but-competitive vibe as Chicago inches toward joint practices with Buffalo, while a surrounding note references Seth Wickersham’s book noting Belichick and Payton’s questions about Williams’ college film. It all hints at a fantasy-forward narrative: Williams has ceiling, and the Bears’ plan—along with a roaster of NFL veterans—could produce fantasy-friendly moments if the coaching staff sells him as the weekend option in game days.