Jason Lieser
@JasonLieser
Chicago Bears writer, Chicago Sun-Times. Lieser = "leisure." Tulane grad. Inspired by my wife & kids. Follower of Jesus.
The Bears are already getting exactly what they asked for from Ben Johnson, and eventually it's going to make them better-- chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/…
Caleb Williams shouts, "Da Bears" over his shoulder as he bounds out the door after his first press conference of training camp.
Caleb Williams adds 4,000 passing yards to this. Bears' single-season record is 3,838 by Erik Kramer in 1995. Williams got 3,541 as a rookie last season, which is 5th in team history.
Bears coach Ben Johnson says he set a target for QB Caleb Williams of 70% completions this season, so that's essentially his expectation in practices as well. Williams, known for his throwing accuracy, completed just 62.5% last season.
Grady Jarrett on Caleb Williams: "I didn't realize how fast he is."
Bears are signing veteran CB Tre Flowers, who played 5 games between time with the Jaguars and Colts last season. He has 44 career starts.
Bears coach Ben Johnson says he set a target for QB Caleb Williams of 70% completions this season, so that's essentially his expectation in practices as well. Williams, known for his throwing accuracy, completed just 62.5% last season.
Bears coach Ben Johnson says "blank slate" at left tackle, though he expects Braxton Jones' experience gives him an advantage going in as he, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie compete. Johnson says Darnell Wright is staying at right tackle.
Bears GM Ryan Poles says LT Braxton Jones and TE Colston Loveland are "ready to go," though there could be a gradual ramp up for him and other players coming off injuries.
Bears GM Ryan Poles says CB Jaylon Johnson has "a leg injury" and will need "a few weeks" before he's back on the field. Says he's "not overly concerned" about it in the long run.
Hope flies high at Halas Hall today. Players report now, first practice tomorrow. Should hear from Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Grady Jarrett today—

What's Bears rookie Colston Loveland really about? I went to Idaho last month to find out. The @suntimes' exclusive profile: chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/07/…
Poll No. 3: Which Bears tight end will have a bigger 2025 season?
Poll No. 2: What did you think of MLB’s “Home Run Swing-Off” All-Star Game tiebreaker?
It’s time for this week’s “Polling Place.” Let us hear from you! Selected comments will appear in Sunday's paper. Poll No. 1: What’s the biggest key for the Cubs in the second half of the season?
Poll No. 3: Would you like to see the NASCAR Chicago Street Race continue next year and beyond?
Poll No. 2: Should the White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr.?
It’s time for this week’s “Polling Place.” Let us hear from you! Selected comments will appear in Sunday's paper. Poll No. 1: The Cubs’ division lead has all but evaporated. If you could take it right now, would you settle for a wild-card berth for this team?
Poll No. 3: Which team will win a playoff series first?
Poll No. 2: Has the Cubs’ .500-ish June raised your concerns about their season?
It’s time for this week’s “Polling Place.” Let us hear from you! Selected comments will appear in Sunday's paper. Poll No. 1: What’s your initial take on the Bulls’ first-round selection of French forward Noa Essengue?