Bears HC Ben Johnson Has STRONG Response to Caleb Williams “Didn’t Want Bears” Report

In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and Shea Norling, presented by The Advantage Dealer Group, The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, and Mitch Lyons Wealth, provide fans with the latest updates from Halas Hall. They delve into recent reports about Caleb Williams' pre-draft sentiments, analyze Vegas odds for the Bears' 2025 season, and discuss the competitiveness of the NFC North. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ben Johnson Addresses Caleb Williams' Pre-Draft Concerns: Head Coach Ben Johnson responds to reports that Caleb Williams and his father were hesitant about joining the Bears. 00:17:00 – Vegas Odds for the Bears' 2025 Season: Pat and Shea break down the latest betting odds, noting that the Bears' win total is set at 8.5, with the under being the favored outcome. They discuss what this means for the team's expectations. 00:32:00 – Navigating the NFC North Gauntlet: The duo examines the challenges within the NFC North, highlighting the strengths of divisional rivals like the Lions, Vikings, and Packers, and what the Bears need to do to compete. 00:38:30 – Caleb Williams' Projected Breakout Season: Why Vegas is hinting that Caleb Williams will have a stand out 2nd season. 00:43:00 – Awaiting the Trey Hendrickson Trade: The hosts express caution, stating that while optimism is high, they won't fully buy into the hype until the Bears secure a trade for All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Join Pat and Shea for an in-depth discussion on the Bears' prospects for the upcoming season, player developments, and strategic moves that could shape the team's future. #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFL2025 #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFCNorth #VegasOdds #TreyHendrickson