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Bleacher Nation rounds up Chicago Bears offseason chatter, including the stadium-site negotiations with Illinois, a Caleb Williams throwback clip, and brief notes on two NFL free agents to watch, alongside other Bears bullets and related Chicago sports coverage.
The Chicago Bears promote passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle who left for the Ravens. Taylor, 38, will not call plays in Chicago but will work with Ben Johnson to install the game plan as Chicago aims to sustain their offense with a young core led by Caleb Williams and a surrounding group of playmakers.
Bleacher Nation analyzes the price to land Raiders edge Maxx Crosby for the Bears, arguing a deal would likely require a first-round pick and a second-round pick (and possibly more in a bidding war), plus an extension to fit Caleb Williams’ rookie-contract window. Crosby’s remaining $30M guaranteed and his 2029 contract, plus interest from roughly 20 teams, could push the cost higher than the Khalil Mack-era benchmark. The piece stresses the move would be game-changing but cautions the Bears must weigh cap space, future picks, and whether to pursue other options rather than going all‑in on one player.
After guiding the Bears to the 2025 NFC North title and their first postseason win by a first-year head coach, Ben Johnson says he’s already focused on 2026, insisting there’s no resting on last season and that Chicago must start from scratch. He praised the team’s physicality, fundamentals, and poise, noted Caleb Williams’ development—with a franchise single-season passing mark of 3,942 yards—and said the group will tighten fundamentals, catching, and consistency when they reconvene in the spring as they chase another championship run.
After Chicago’s season-ending OT loss to the Rams, Bears GM Ryan Poles said the organization isn’t finished raising the standard, praising first-year coach Ben Johnson, the front-office/coaching collaboration, and the development of young players like Darnell Wright, Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. He stressed progress without complacency, noted injuries and potential free-agent moves (including Kevin Byard), and signaled big roster decisions as the team shifts to 2026, aiming for a championship-caliber identity rather than the “Cardiac Bears” label, with Soldier Field’s playoff atmosphere fueling higher expectations.
Nick Shook highlights six NFL quarterbacks who could take a bigger leap in 2026—the six are Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), and J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings)—with coach-quarterback fit and new coordinators as key drivers of potential improvement.
Caleb Williams threw a dramatic game-tying TD to Cole Kmet from 26.5 yards in the NFC Divisional Round, a moment fans dubbed the Rajai Davis Zone that shone in memory even as the Bears’ playoff run ended in defeat.
Stafford praised Caleb Williams’ unbelievable late play and Cole Kmet’s involvement, but the Rams’ sideline remained calm and focused on overtime, leading to a victory in the extra period.
Caleb Williams said the Bears' 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams came down to a late miscommunication with DJ Moore about Moore's route on the final pass, a learning moment to be on the same page on every play as the team moves forward.
New England moved to the AFC Championship behind Vrabel’s culture and Drake Maye’s efficient three-TD performance in tough conditions, aided by a swarming defense that harassed C.J. Stroud and limited the Texans’ run game. In the nightcap, the Rams beat the Bears in overtime thanks to Harrison Mevis’s 42-yard FG and Kam Curl’s OT interception, with Matthew Stafford delivering a clutch late pass; Caleb Williams flashed brilliance but made a costly overtime throw. Ball security and Stroud’s playoff turnover woes were the defining negatives.
Caleb Williams led a late rally to force overtime against the Rams, but a third interception in OT cost the Bears a 20-17 loss and their season, despite 417 total yards and a strong defensive effort; Williams said he’ll study film and work on accuracy and footwork this offseason as Chicago looks to build for 2026.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime to advance to the NFC Championship, aided by Harrison Mevis' game-winning 42-yard field goal after a resilient late drive and a shutdown on defense in OT; Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams threw three interceptions and squandered several red-zone chances, while Cobie Durant’s miscue nearly cost L.A. before Kam Curl sealed the win with an interception and the Rams’ defense held firm.
Good Morning Football debates which quarterback they trust more in the NFC Divisional Round preview of the Rams vs. Bears, weighing Matthew Stafford’s experience against Caleb Williams’ potential impact for the Bears.
Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 31-27 NFC Wild Card upset of the Green Bay Packers, throwing for 361 yards and two touchdowns with a fourth-quarter surge, while Aidan Hutchinson praised his growth in Ben Johnson’s high‑level offense; Williams also delivered a key fourth‑down, back-foot throw to Rome Odunze and now faces the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round.
Caleb Williams fuels Chicago’s comeback past Green Bay, Matthew Stafford leads a Rams late-game surge, and Josh Allen delivers a clean, clutch performance as wild-card weekend ends with multiple dramatic finishes; meanwhile Nick Sirianni’s Eagles stumble, the NFC West makes a strong playoff statement, and Justin Herbert struggles in New England in an unforgettable open to the postseason.