Ryan Poles reveals what has him feeling ‘Really Good’ about Caleb Williams and O-Line

Polarizing. Exciting. Outspoken.

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is all of those things. Love him or hate him, the former USC Trojan has loads of talent. And with another promising season under his belt, he may be ready to take the next step towards greatness.

Luckily, ever since he was drafted first in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears organization and fanbase have seemed to have his back. And in a market as big as Chicago, it’s got to be a major ease on Williams’ mind.

General manager Ryan Poles addressed the media today and discussed a laundry list of things. Aside from the troubling Kyler Gordon news, Poles praised Caleb Williams and the offensive line, saying he was excited about both players’ development and that the offense continues to gel as one.

“I love where he’s at. I know Ben (Johnson) has talked to you guys more in detail, but what I see is joy. I know the first year he was white-knuckling, trying to figure it out. Trying to do it right, which he continues to do. But I think you see that joy back in his game, where he’s playing free. I think he sees and identifies where he comes up short faster than he did before, and I think that’s where he and Ben will work well together.”

It’s encouraging to hear this from Poles after Williams had such an up-and-down rookie and sophomore campaigns. Continuing to get better each day is all you can ask for at this point, and it seems coach Ben Johnson has been a great help in that department.

Last season, Williams ranked among the lowest in completion percentage in the entire NFL, which was a concerning statistic regardless of how the Bears’ season ended.

Going forward, he’ll need to improve that part of his game (accuracy and decision-making) to take the next step. The third season of most NFL quarterbacks is a very important one, and that couldn’t be more true when you discuss Williams.

Ryan Poles also had praise for the Bears’ veteran offensive line

One of the glaring positives for the Bears last season was the offensive line, and the massive jump they took from 2024 to 2025. This wasn’t without additions, as Poles made several before the season to protect his young QB.

Investing in the trenches is something the Bears haven’t done in the past, so it’s good to see the front office addressing it during his tenure in Chicago. Now, things could be said differently for the defensive side of the ball, especially after the recent Gervon Dexter trade. The D-line may have its own issues down the road.

In the same presser, Poles praised the playmakers across the offense, as well as the o-line’s progression over the summer and leading up to the season.

“I feel really good about the o-line; I love our depth. I sat here a couple of years ago, trying to figure out who the center was, who the backup center was going to be. Who can play different positions. That group of six inside is really good, probably one of the best in the league, to be honest with you. I’m feeling really good.”

More strong words from above when it comes to the offensive line. Guard Joe Thuney earned a first-team All-Pro selection in 2025, a massive achievement for the veteran who had just joined the Bears. Young tackle Darnell Wright also earned an All-Pro bid, joining the second team.

It was only a matter of time until some of Poles’ investments paid off. Even with tons of public scrutiny in the past (some warranted, some not), he has continued to deliver on the offensive line.

If Caleb Williams can continue developing his overall game, this offense should have no problem scoring points. The defense will likely determine how far this Bears team goes in the 2026-27 season, and if they can replicate what happened during last year’s crazy run.

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