Bears' Caleb Williams development is good omen for ascent to being a superstar

The Chicago Bears are coming off an incredible 2025 season, in which they won the NFC North and then beat the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.

But this team has a chance to go even further, and it largely hinges upon whether Caleb Williams can develop further into a superstar quarterback. He has the potential; he just needs to reach it.

Fortunately, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic revealed an update on Williams' development that's a good omen for the Bears QB breaking out as a superstar in the NFL.

Bears get encouraging Caleb Williams development during offseason workouts

"During the spring, it became clear the two continue working in harmony, a positive sign as the team heads for training camp," Wiederer writes.

The Bears really need Williams to break out further beyond the very promising production he's shown in his NFL career already.

During his rookie season, he threw for 3,541 yards and 20 touchdowns with six interceptions on a 62.5 completion percentage.

This past season, Williams has 3,942 passing yards with 27 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 58.1 completion percentage.

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He's already shown positive development as a QB in the NFL, going from an 87.8 passer rating and a 43.3 QB rating to a 90.1 passer rating and 58.2 QB rating in one year.

To develop even further, Williams will need to have a better connection with his head coach. Johnson is one of the best play-callers in the NFL, and if Williams can build a stronger bond after a bit of a hectic first year together, 2026 could be a huge season.

Chicago's offense is in good shape, and it appears the Williams and Johnson connection is getting even better.

While a lot still needs to go right, this is a good omen for the Bears to not only become more legitimate playoff contenders, but also see Williams break out into a superstar QB.

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