00:00The Chicago Bears have made one thing clear this offseason.
00:03They are fully committed to building around Caleb Williams.
00:06No more excuses, no more reasons why things did not work out.
00:10Every move they have made is designed to give their young quarterback the best chance to succeed.
00:14Now it is up to him to take the next step and prove that he is the future of this franchise.
00:20The expectations are high and rightfully so.
00:25Chicago has waited decades for a true franchise quarterback.
00:29They have had glimpses of success in the past, but nothing sustainable.
00:32Now, with Williams, they have a chance to build something long-term.
00:36But talent alone is not enough.
00:38He has to prove he can handle the responsibility,
00:41the pressure, and the leadership that comes with being the face of the franchise.
00:46Last season was tough.
00:47Caleb Williams was hit more times than any other quarterback in the league.
00:5168 sacks.
00:52That is a brutal number.
00:55Those hits add up over the course of a season.
00:57They take a toll on a quarterback's confidence, his decision-making,
01:01and his ability to stay healthy.
01:03When a quarterback is on the ground that often, it is impossible for him to thrive.
01:09The offensive line struggled to hold up.
01:12The protection was not there, and Williams, as talented as he is,
01:16held onto the football for too long at times.
01:19That combination led to disaster.
01:21The offense never found a rhythm.
01:23The passing game was inconsistent.
01:25The run game suffered because defenses could key in on Williams.
01:30Something had to change.
01:34Revamping the offensive line.
01:37General Manager Ryan Poles knew that if the Chicago Bears wanted to see real improvement,
01:42they had to fix the offensive line.
01:45And he wasted no time making it happen.
01:47The first big move was a trade for Joe Tooney.
01:50He is one of the best guards in professional football.
01:53He has been a dominant force in pass protection for years.
01:56He brings experience, toughness, and leadership to the offensive line.
02:01With him in the trenches, Caleb Williams will have more time to throw.
02:05Tooney is not just a solid pass blocker.
02:07He is a smart player who understands defensive schemes.
02:10He knows how to adjust mid-game.
02:12That type of veteran presence is invaluable for a young quarterback
02:16still learning how to read defenses.
02:19But the work was not done.
02:20The Bears also made another huge addition to the offensive line by trading for Jonah Jackson.
02:25He is another elite guard.
02:27And now Chicago has two of the best interior blockers in the league.
02:31That is how you protect a young quarterback.
02:33That is how you create stability.
02:35Jackson's presence means that Williams will have more time in the pocket,
02:39allowing him to step into his throws with confidence.
02:42More importantly, he helps establish a dominant run game.
02:46A strong interior line means better rushing lanes for running backs,
02:50which takes pressure off the quarterback.
02:52The Bears are not just building a line.
02:54They are building an offense that can function at a high level.
02:58And then there is Drew Dallman.
02:59The Bears signed him in free agency to be their new center.
03:02He is not just a great blocker.
03:04He is also a great communicator.
03:06He knows how to call protections.
03:08He knows how to make sure everyone is on the same page.
03:12That is huge for Caleb Williams.
03:14The less he has to worry about the small details before the snap,
03:17the more he can focus on what really matters,
03:20reading the defense and making plays.
03:23Dallman's experience working with young quarterbacks is another major advantage.
03:26He understands what it takes to keep a young Signal Caller comfortable in the pocket.
03:33His leadership at the line of scrimmage will be key to helping Williams develop faster,
03:38strengthening the defense.
03:41The changes on offense are major, but defense matters too.
03:45A better defense means a better situation for the quarterback.
03:48The less time the defense spends on the field, the more opportunities the offense has to score.
03:54That is why the Bears went out and signed Grady Jarrett.
03:57He is a veteran defensive tackle who has been dominant for years.
04:02He wanted to come to Chicago because he believes in the team.
04:05And part of that belief comes from seeing what Caleb Williams can become.
04:09A strong defensive front makes life easier for everyone.
04:12It gives the offense more possessions.
04:14It prevents shootouts.
04:15And it allows the coaching staff to run the kind of balanced game plan they want.
04:21With the impact of new coaching, the coaching staff is also brand new.
04:26Ben Johnson was hired as the head coach.
04:28He was one of the most sought-after offensive minds in the league.
04:33He could have taken a coaching job anywhere, but he chose the Chicago Bears.
04:37And he did it because he sees the potential in Caleb Williams.
04:41He believes that this young quarterback can be special.
04:43That is why he took the job.
04:46That is why he is here.
04:48Johnson's offensive schemes have been praised around the league.
04:53He understands how to create mismatches, how to simplify the game for a young quarterback,
04:57and how to build an offense that maximizes the talent of the players on the field.
05:01If anyone can help Williams reach his potential, it is Johnson.
05:06The road ahead for Caleb Williams.
05:08Now the stage is set.
05:09The talent is there.
05:10The coaching is there.
05:11Everything has been put in place to give Caleb Williams the best chance to succeed.
05:16Now it is on him.
05:18Last season, he showed flashes of greatness.
05:21He made throws that only a handful of quarterbacks in the league can make.
05:25His arm talent is undeniable.
05:27His ability to extend plays is impressive.
05:30But there were also moments where he held onto the football too long.
05:33He hesitated.
05:35He took unnecessary sacks.
05:36That cannot happen anymore.
05:38Great quarterbacks know when to throw the ball away.
05:41They know when to check down.
05:43They understand that every play does not have to be a highlight reel moment.
05:48That is the next step for Williams.
05:52With this new offensive line,
05:53there is no reason for Caleb Williams to take the kind of hits he took last year.
05:57If he is still getting sacked at a high rate, the blame is going to shift to him.
06:01The pressure is going to be on him.
06:03That is part of being the leader of a team.
06:05When things go well, you get the credit.
06:07When things go poorly, you take the blame.
06:10That is just how it works.
06:11This is the challenge that comes with being a first overall pick.
06:16The expectations are sky high.
06:18And fair or not, Williams will be judged by whether he can rise to the occasion.
06:23But this is exactly the situation the Bears wanted.
06:26They wanted a quarterback who could handle this pressure.
06:28They wanted someone who could rise to the challenge.
06:31And they believe that Caleb Williams is that guy.
06:33Now he has to prove it.
06:35He has the weapons.
06:36He has the protection.
06:37He has the coaching staff that believes in him.
06:40The excuses are gone.
06:42Now it is about results.
06:44Year two, the defining moment.
06:47Year two is when great quarterbacks take the leap.
06:49Joe Burrow did it.
06:50Justin Herbert did it.
06:51Trevor Lawrence did it.
06:53This is the year when everything starts to come together.
06:55The game slows down.
06:57The decision making gets better.
06:59The confidence grows.
07:01The mistakes get cleaned up.
07:03That is what Caleb Williams needs to do.
07:05The tools are there.
07:06He just needs to put it all together.
07:09The Bears have done their part.
07:11They built an offensive line that can protect him.
07:14They hired a coach who can develop him.
07:16They gave him weapons.
07:17They gave him a defense that can keep games close.
07:19Now it is up to him.
07:21Can he take that next step?
07:23Can he be the franchise quarterback the Chicago Bears have been searching for?
07:28The opportunity is right in front of him.
07:30All he has to do is take it.
07:33This season is about answers.
07:35It is about proving that all the moves the front office made were worth it.
07:39It is about showing that Caleb Williams is ready to lead this team to success.
07:44The Chicago Bears believe in him.
07:46Now he has to show why they are right.
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