The Ringer NFL Show Hope or Dysfunction? New-Look Bears Off to a Rocky Start, With Tyler Dunne.
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Sep 17, 2025 Tyler Dunne, founder of Go Long and an NFL reporting expert, shares insights on the Chicago Bears' disheartening start to the season despite high expectations. He discusses how the organization may have let down quarterback Caleb Williams and examines the impact of Ben Johnson on team dynamics. Tyler expresses cautious optimism about Johnson's potential to turn things around, while also addressing the complexity of player accountability and coaching challenges. The conversation wraps up with a look at Tom Brady’s role with the Raiders.
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Draft Process Was Skewed
- The Bears manipulated their scouting and draft process to prioritize Caleb Williams over thorough evaluation.
- That led serious red flags to be missed and those issues are now showing in the NFL season.
Examples Of Williams' Day-To-Day Issues
- Coaches described Caleb Williams as disengaged in meetings and resistant to coaching.
- They said he would walk away from coaches, not do film work, and was effectively coddled by the previous staff.
Recruiting Warped Internal Culture
- The Bears' front office and coaching culture became warped by recruiting Williams and protecting him.
- That produced a roster and coaching environment that tolerated exceptions and bad habits.