The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Best Of: Caleb Williams & Predictions For The Chicago Bears
Aug 3, 2025
Danny Parkins, co-host of Breakfast Ball and a regular on The Volume, joins to discuss the Chicago Bears' potential turnaround with new head coach Ben Johnson. They dive into Caleb Williams' impressive skills and the pressure he faces as he enters the NFL. The chat covers the complexities of team dynamics and management during the offseason, along with the importance of quarterback support in shaping winners. They wrap up by analyzing how changes in college football might impact future talents and rivalries in the league.
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Ben Johnson's Control Over Bears
- Ben Johnson has become the real power in Bears' personnel decisions, especially on offensive line moves.
- Ryan Poles prioritizes the offensive line but faced resource limits and some questionable investments initially.
NFC North to be Air-Raid Shootout
- The NFC North division will be shootout-heavy with strong offenses competing closely.
- Bears face tough challenges with Caleb Williams versus fresh QB talents like J.J. McCarthy in a high-scoring division.
Challenges for First-Time Head Coaches
- First-time head coaching roles bring a steep learning curve balancing managing and scheming.
- Coordinators like Ben Johnson need time and support to handle added responsibilities beyond play calling.