The Bear’s Den, May 29, 2025

Caleb answers the question media members have been salivating over, as another day of OTA’s is in the books

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Bears QB Caleb Williams insists ‘I wanted to come here’ in response to book details – The Athletic – Williams acknowledged Seth Wickersham’s upcoming book has been a distraction, so he wanted to address it on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears OTA Observations: Jaquan Brisker ignites defense – SI – Caleb Williams looks sharper but the defense came away with a couple of picks, including one by safety Jaquan Brisker, who is on the comeback trail.

Caleb Williams buries narrative about wanting to be in Minnesota – SI – Bears quarterback doesn’t dispute liking what he saw with the Vikings but says in the end he wanted to be in Chicago more and looks ahead to the challenges.

Caleb Williams Speaks: Clearing the Air on the Seth Wickersham Excerpt – BN – Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is focused on the here and present.

Johnson preaches importance of body language to Williams – 670 – In studying up on his new team this offseason, first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson noticed something concerning with quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears QB Caleb Williams wanted to be ‘the guy’ in Chicago – 670 – Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday emphasized that he wanted to be in Chicago as he spoke publicly for the first time since a book excerpt revealed that he and his father had concerns about the organization ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Caleb Williams: I wanted to come here, I love being here – NBC Sports – Williams’s pre-draft concerns about the Bears were discussed in a new book.

Every detail matters to Bears in push to elevate QB Caleb Williams – Chicago Sun-Times – New coach Ben Johnson is on everything, right down to Williams’ cadence in the huddle and his body language, as he tries to help him make a big leap in Year 2.

Case Keenum in mix for Bears’ second-string QB job – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears signed Keenum in April to mentor Caleb Williams.

Bears plan to keep Darnell Wright at right tackle – Chicago Sun-Times – Wright has remained on the right side this offseason even with starting left tackle Braxton Jones recovering from ankle surgery.

Once intrigued by Vikings, Caleb Williams says he ‘wanted to come here and be the guy’ – Chicago Sun-Times – Williams admitted Wednesday he was intrigued by the Vikings before last year’s draft. Yes, he said, he had concerns about the Bears’ history developing quarterbacks — but those were rooted in decades of fact.

Caleb Williams: Chicago Bears QB responds to book details – Chicago Tribune – Caleb Williams had to clean up a small mess that mushroomed into a national conversation, but the Chicago Bears QB handled it smoothly, carefully and with eyes forward.

Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bears OTAs – Chicago Tribune – Photos from Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall on May 28 and May 21, 2025, in Lake Forest.

Bears QB Caleb Williams wanted to be ‘the guy’ in Chicago – 670 – Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on Wednesday emphasized that he wanted to be in Chicago as he spoke publicly for the first time since a book excerpt revealed that he and his father had concerns about the organization ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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John Harbaugh: Cutting Justin Tucker was a “multi-layered” and “complicated” decision – NBC Sports – When the Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker earlier this month, they were careful to call it a “football decision.”

Darius Slay on offseason workouts: If you want to be a champion, you have to sacrifice – NBC Sports – With the ghost of quarterback future haunting the Steelers as they commence their 2025 OTAs, every word said by players and coaches will be examined for any express or implied messages regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels: I expect him to take a big jump in 2025 – NBC Sports – The Commanders’ OC told reporters on Wednesday that Daniels is highly motivated to be as good as he can be.

Joe Flacco: The best way to be a mentor is showing how you go to work – NBC Sports – Back for his second stint with the Browns, Joe Flacco is the clear elder statesman in a QBs room that also includes Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders.

Mike Vrabel has noticed “great improvement” from Drake Maye – NBC Sports – New England’s new head coach told reporters on Wednesday that Maye has taken strides throughout the offseason program, despite some practice interceptions.

Dave Canales: Hunter Renfrow is making huge strides, looks good after a year off – NBC Sports – Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was out of the league last season as he struggled with his health, but Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that since signing with the Panthers a month ago, Renfrow has made steady improvements.

Will Levis admits his situation “sucks,” but he vows to make the most of his role – NBC Sports – The Titans are rotating quarterbacks during their organized team activities, but No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward will start Week 1.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

NFC North Confidence Levels Tracked Through 2024 – Windy City Gridiron – During the season, our friends at SB Nation Reacts have us ask you guys each week if you’re confident in the direction of the Chicago Bears. That same question was being asked of the other 31 fan…

Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings – Windy City Gridiron – With the bulk of the acquisition period complete, it’s time to take a look at all 32 teams and the progress they made this offseason. Check out who rises and who falls in a special edition of WCG’s NFL Power Rankings.

Bears could have a legit candidate for the Protector of the Year Award – Windy City Gridiron – There’s finally a year-end award for the offensive linemen, and the Bears could have a player who will be in the running.

Brandon Marhsll trade results: Bears, Jets, Dolphins all got some elite play from the WR – Windy City Gridiron – It’s the 10-year anniversary of the trade that sent Brandon Marshall to the Jets.

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