Johnson has maintained optimism about where Williams is headed without sugarcoating feedback about his struggles. That, along with several other changes, is going to make him a lot better in the long run.

The Chicago Bears have reason for excitement as former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams enter his second NFL season and his first with newly-hired Bears coach Ben Johnson. Johnson's recently revealed the progress that Williams is making.

Williams said he and his offensive teammates are trying to get to the point where they're not thinking so much pre-snap, as they work to learn Johnson's offense and its extensive terminology.