Chicago Bears Face 10-Win Doubts as Ben Johnson Calls Them No. 1 Regression Candidate
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Chicago Bears Face 10-Win Doubts as Ben Johnson Calls Them No. 1 Regression Candidate
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Summary
Ben Johnson labeled Chicago the league’s “number one regression candidate,” underscoring concerns the Bears could slip after last season’s playoff run.
10 wins already looks like a stretch to analysts, who cite a tougher post-playoff schedule, an offseason that did not clearly upgrade the roster, and a defense that leaned heavily on turnovers.
Caleb Williams remains the swing factor after a breakout but uneven season, with questions over whether he can clean up routine mistakes while sustaining his big-play flashes.
DJ Moore’s departure to Buffalo and center Drew Dalman’s retirement at 27 added more uncertainty, even as Chicago tried to patch holes in the secondary and offensive line.
The skepticism is sharpened by NFC North competition, with the Lions and Packers viewed as stronger and even the Vikings seen as capable of finishing ahead of Chicago.