The Bears’ head coaching position raises questions, but Caleb Williams’ talent makes it appealing to many candidates

Chicago: So, Caleb Williams got pranked last week. Someone pretending to be Ben Johnson called him up, and right off the bat, it was clear it was a joke. The real Lions offensive coordinator probably wants to know what’s going on with the Bears’ management. It’s a mess, and no one’s won a Super Bowl in Chicago since Ditka.
Team chairman George McCaskey thinks the Bears’ history is a big deal, but let’s be real. The past doesn’t win games. Coaches who have options know that the only real draw for the Bears is Caleb Williams.
Right now, the Bears don’t have much else going for them. But if you’re a fan, the chance to coach Williams might be enough to get a good coach interested. Sure, he had a rocky rookie season, but he was the first overall pick for a reason. His talent is off the charts, and no coach will think that a year with a bunch of different coaches ruined him.
Whether he’s as good as everyone says remains to be seen, but the potential is there. A young quarterback with skills like his is a dream for most coaches.
Now, about the rest of the Bears? Not so appealing. It’s unclear who’s really in charge at Halas Hall. Team president Kevin Warren had a bit of a moment at a press conference after firing Eberflus, and it left everyone confused. One minute, he’s saying Poles is in charge, and the next, he’s solo at the mic after a rough season.
Warren’s comments about Poles being on a “one-year leash” are a red flag for any coach considering the job. They want stability, not a revolving door of management. A new GM could come in and want to hire their own guy, which is a risk.
Warren might wish he could take back that quote, but it’s out there now. He did try to say nice things about Poles afterward, but it didn’t really help his case.
“I trust Ryan,” he said, “and I’m confident we’ll hire a world-class coach.” But let’s be honest, a coach with options isn’t going to want to step into a situation that’s been a mess for years. Still, if they see Williams on the roster, they might overlook the chaos. A great quarterback can cover up a lot of issues.
If the next head coach is smart, they’ll want to help build a solid offensive line for Williams, who took a beating last season with 68 sacks.
After that prank call, Williams had to change his number. Too bad, because fake Ben Johnson could’ve asked him another good question: “If Ryan Poles had to pay you for every bruise this season, would he be broke?”