Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson Are LOCKED IN… Bears Minicamp Ends With BIG Statement

The Chicago Bears wrapped up their final day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall, and there is plenty for Bears fans to be excited about heading into the summer. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from the final day of Bears minicamp, including the growing connection between Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, Caleb’s leadership showing up in two-minute drills, and why the Bears quarterback sounds fully bought in entering a pivotal Year 3.

Haize also reacts to Ben Johnson’s comments on Zavion Thomas, who continues to create buzz as one of the most exciting young weapons in the Bears offense. Could Thomas become more than just a gadget player? Could he push for WR3 snaps or become a major special teams weapon? The discussion also hits on Ben Johnson’s creative offensive approach, including getting linemen involved in route-running drills and why that may not just be for fun.

Plus, the Bears escaped minicamp without any new major injuries, Dayo Odeyingbo and T.J. Edwards appear to be progressing, and the voicemail segment dives into Bears fan PTSD, Gervon Dexter’s development, the defensive line questions, Kyler Gordon’s availability concerns, and whether this defense only needs to be middle of the pack for Chicago to make serious noise in 2026.

Can Caleb Williams take the next leap? Is Ben Johnson building a real winning culture in Chicago? And is Zavion Thomas forcing his way into the Bears’ offensive plans?

Tap in with Chicago Bears Central for the full breakdown. 🐻⬇️

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