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After Caleb Williams, who will define the 2026 Chicago Bears season? Is it Rome Odunze or Luther Burden? Where is the biggest upgrade and downgrade on Ben Johnson's roster? One final move for the Bears? 
 

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The Chicago Bears roster is already built to reflect Ben Johnson's culture of hard work, and it's why they've had so much success so quickly with player development.

Other teams talk to the talk, but the Bears have walked the walk. Look no further than breakout stars like Colston Loveland as the perfect example.

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Is Caleb Williams a better QB than Jordan Love and Jared Goff? Which Chicago Bears veteran is under the most pressure? Where did Ryan Poles upgrade the roster the best? 
 

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The Chicago Bears are putting an extra emphasis on technique and fundamentals for the defensive line that is sticking with the same players from last season.

The group was a weakness in 2025, and the position coach is coming under scrutiny to produce a better unit in 2026.

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The Locked On Podcast Network turns 10 years old today, so we're looking back at how far the Chicago Bears have come over the last 10 years.

We also look ahead to what Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams need to accomplish over the next 10 years to make their era a true success.

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Ben Johnson is pushing Caleb Williams to hone-in his ball placement and accuracy in an effort to boost his completion percentage and the Chicago Bears' offensive efficiency.

The head coach doesn't care whether he becomes a Top 5 quarterback. Johnson just wants Williams to keep winning more games.

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Who is the most under the radar Chicago Bears player for this season? How many players will end up in the NFL top 100 this year? Caleb Williams getting Micah Parsons push for number 1?? 
 

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New Chicago Bears starting safeties Dillon Thieneman and Coby Bryant already look like play-makers at minicamp in their first few months with the team.

Their speed and versatility will be critical for Dennis Allen's defense to reach its full potential in 2026.

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Chicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones is feeling healthy for the first time in a long time, and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo is ahead of schedule in his Achilles recovery.

Ben Johnson is down-playing concerns over Rome Odunze's foot, but it's still a little hard to trust that it won't be a problem again in the future.

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Is Dennis Allen on the hot seat if the Chicago Bears defense is not better in 2026? Is the future of Kyler Gordon in doubt? Will Dillon Thieneman or Logan Jones have a bigger impact and what does a Colston Loveland jump look like this year? 
 

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Ben Johnson isn't worried about opposing defenses figuring out the Chicago Bears' offense in his second year at the helm.

He has no shortage of new plays up his sleeve, and Caleb Williams' play-making is the ultimate wildcard that other teams can't prepare for.

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The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to building a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, but a few obstacles still stand in the way.

The door is still open for Illinois to win them back with last-minute legislation to get a deal done in Arlington Heights or downtown Chicago.

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Austin Booker started flashing late in the 2025 season, and the Chicago Bears can make some small tweaks to his game to help him reach the next level in 2026.

He doesn't need to be a 10-sack player to still have a key impact on the defensive line.

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Caleb Williams landed the Madden cover, is the Chicago Bears QB set to be the face of the NFL?? Kevin Waren has no stadium still, Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon concerns and is Luther Burden the player to buy the most stock into for this upcoming season? 
 

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ESPN gave a bold prediction for Caleb Williams to win MVP this season, so we explore what that path would look like for the Chicago Bears.

We also check in on Ben Johnson as a Coach of the Year candidate and whether any Bears can be darkhorse options for other NFL awards.

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Rome Odunze's foot may never get back to normal, and Kyler Gordon's ongoing soft tissue injuries are frustrating Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears.

Plus, Caleb Williams is officially the new cover athlete for Madden and is becoming a true superstar as one of the faces of the NFL.

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The Chicago Bears need Grady Jarrett to get back to a higher quality of play to help improve their significant weakness on the interior defensive line.

He started to play better as he got healthier last season, and he should provide a boost if he can avoid injuries in 2026.

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The Chicago Bears still don't have an Illinois stadium bill after the state legislature convened its session without a deal in place, leaving the process in limbo once again.

Either Kevin Warren and the Bears are botching the situation, or they're fully gearing up for a move to Indiana and trying to shift the blame.

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Ben Johnson's emphasis on Caleb Williams' completion percentage is more about the offensive operation as a whole than just the quarterback's accuracy.

The 70 percent mark is a goal to strive for, not the expectation or the threshold for success/failure.

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Ben Johnson says he's buying stock in Luther Burden at Chicago Bears OTAs, and for good reason. But that doesn't mean Rome Odunze is going to fall behind.

Plus, Jaylon Johnson showed up for voluntary practices as his head coach takes a more hands-on approach with the Bears' defense this offseason.

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The Chicago Bears worked out free agent edge rusher A.J. Epenesa right as trade rumors started heating up around Josh Sweat of the Arizona Cardinals.

Either one could make more sense for Ryan Poles than some of the other pass rushers available this offseason, but is the general manager ready to make a move?

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Tyson Bagent said the Chicago Bears are going to the Super Bowl? Is this something Caleb Williams backup should be saying? Jaylon Johnson not at OTAs and Kyler Gordon is hurt and the Bears bring in Aj Apenesa for a visit. 
 

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OTAs are when the Chicago Bears' biggest roster battles officially begin and new players can make their first impression on the coaching staff.

It's hard to learn about the linemen with no pads, but the secondary and skill positions can show us a lot.

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Ben Johnson will make the Chicago Bears' trio of Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Sam Roush the best tight end group in the NFL this year.

Teams like the Rams, Bills, Texans and Saints belong in the conversation, but the trio in Chicago is primed for an even bigger season in 2026.

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Jaylon Johnson isn't at Chicago Bears voluntary workouts, but it's not a real concern unless he misses mandatory practices.

Instead, the focus needs to be on a wide open battle at left tackle and a defensive line that has to play a lot better in 2026.

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The Chicago Bears slow progress on a new stadium leaves doubts about Kevin Warren's leadership, but it's still too soon to judge the process fully.

Some of it is out of the team's control, but Warren and the Bears haven't handled the situation as well as they could.

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The Chicago Bears are lacking depth at key positions on both sides of the ball tha run a serious risk for injuries derailing their 2026 season. 

It's a gamble that could cause real problems in Ben Johnson's second year or leave them just fine if the odds play out in their favor. 

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What are the 4 key games for the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson in 2026? Where do D'Andre Swift & Kyle Monangai compare to the rest of the running back rooms in the NFL? Kevin Warren still hasn't locked down a stadium yet, when will it end? 
 

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The Chicago Bears are a popular pick to regress in 2026, but fewer turnovers and 4th quarter comebacks doesn't mean the team will be worse in Ben Johnson's second season.

The Bears will also improve in other ways, making them a more well-rounded team, even if they don't win 11 games again.

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The Chicago Bears didn't add much for Caleb Williams this offseason, but they again put a lot of resources toward supporting Dennis Allen in free agency and the NFL Draft.

We explore the biggest winners and losers from all the offseason moves.

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The Chicago Bears schedule is out! What's the toughest stretch for Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams this year? The Bears are a major primetime team this year and our first look at their 2026 record. 
 

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The Chicago Bears have a tough schedule that will test them throughout the season, with the most important stretch coming in the final three games.

Their Week 10 bye is in the perfect spot though, and it could be a pivotal moment for Ben Johnson's second season.

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The Chicago Bears have the hardest strength of schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season, but the metric doesn't paint a very accurate picture of the slate this fall.

We look at what makes the traditional strength of schedule metric unreliable and get a better sense of how tough the path will be for year two under Ben Johnson.

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The Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft picks don't have to be breakout stars to still be important contributors during their rookie season.

We compare Dillion Thieneman and Logan Jones to other recent safeties and centers in their first year to set expectations for the start of their careers.

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Do you have higher expectations for Rome Odunze, Luther Burden or Coleston Loveland this year? Where does Ben Johnson rank amongst head coaches in the NFL? The Bears add Scotty Miller, but should they add more veteran depth? 
 

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The Chicago Bears' 14 undrafted rookies include the best tackle-breaking RB in the draft, a backup QB from Caleb Williams' past and some mean blockers.

Ben Johnson and offensive coordinator Press Taylor shared what they like about the UDFAs they added from rookie minicamp.

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The Chicago Bears insist their defensive line is talented enough and just need to be coached better. That puts all the pressure on Dennis Allen.

If he can't generate a better pass rush and overall defense in 2026, then he'll be on the hot seat with real questions about his job security.

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Tyrique Stevenson vs Malik Muhammad? Left tackle? What are the most important camp battles for the Chicago Bears this offseason. The latest on a new stadium and Zah Frazier cut out of nowhere without ever playing for the team. 
 

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The Chicago Bears depth at cornerback has real concerns after the team waived former fifth-round pick Zah Frazier.

After all of the injuries at the position last season, the team needs another veteran player to give them more stability in the secondary.

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Chicago Bears sixth-round pick Jordan van den Berg was one of the most impressive athletes in the NFL Draft and has a real shot to make the 53-man roster. 

He has to improve his technique and consistency first, but the depth chart in Chicago will be wide open and up for grabs.

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