There is an obvious change in culture inside Halas Hall and for Williams, with the arrival of Ben Johnson, it feels beyond welcoming. Chicago will only go as far as Williams and Johnson take them, so the quarterback-head coach relationship is going to be pivotal to their short-term and long-term success moving forward.

Chicago Bears players spoke of feeling coach Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence. There’s also an understanding that the work starts now.

The Bears kicked off their offseason program on Monday, where new head coach Ben Johnson addressed his team for the first time.