Why Bears QB Caleb Williams is a Perfect Match With Ben Johnson

Since Ben Johnson became the Chicago Bears coach, people have started to see the 40-year-old's full personality. 

He's serious, demanding and innovative, to name a few of his distinct attributes. When he is on the practice fields at Halas Hall, his intensity is evident as his team seeks perfection in each rep. On game days at Soldier Field, he is calm and composed -- never getting too high or too low. 

Above all else, though, Johnson is a competitor. Someone who embraces the physical nature of the game and leans into the hatred that exists between his Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. 

Quarterback Caleb Williams joined "4th&1 With Cam Newton" during the EA Sports Opening Drive and Madden 27 reveal in Chicago. Newton asked Williams what people don't understand about his head coach. 

"He's like a player, like his mentality, he's like one of those, like, just a dog, dog," Williams said. "You ever seen that? Dog, that's what he is. And he has that mentality and, you know, often times it feels like we're looking into a mirror cause when those moments come up, I know he has all faith in me, and he knows I got all faith in him. So, when we talk even, he's like, 'I want to whoop their a-- by 50.' You know what I mean? ...

Some people may say that and it feels like it's not them, you know what I mean? But like him its true. He really feels that in his heart, and it's nice having a coach like that cause when you get up by 21 it's like, 28, 35, 42, you know what I mean? And you keep going from there and that's what is fun about playing for him. ..."

The mirror comment from Williams is a perfect reflection of how the Bears' coach and quarterback compliment each other. They both are hyper-focused on winning and that's all the matters. 

The Bears have a coach who won't settle for mediocrity. That's why Chicago's 2025 season, a year that featured an NFC North title and playoff victory, is in the past. 

Johnson wants more and so does Williams. Because the two are on same page about what they want to accomplish in the NFL, Johnson can demand greatness from Williams and coach him hard. 

The two set the 70% completion percentage goal before the 2025 season and fell way short. Only New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye reached that mark last season (72.0%), but expectations have been set and the Bears' coach or quarterback will not be satisfied until that goal is met. 

People may not realize it, but Johnson is a fierce competitor just like Williams. That shared trait makes them an ideal fit for each other and a dangerous pairing for opposing teams moving forward.