About this episode

The episode discusses the Chicago Bears' prospects for the 2026 season with Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams at the helm.

The Bears enter 2026 with renewed optimism as Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams look to build on a promising first season together. We discuss whether Chicago has finally found its long-term answers at head coach and quarterback, and whether improvements on defence can turn an exciting young team into a genuine contender in the NFC North.

People in this episode

Host: Irish NFL Show

Topics covered

• Chicago Bears
• Ben Johnson
• Caleb Williams
• NFL
• defense improvements
• NFC North
• team optimism

Keywords

• Chicago Bears
• Ben Johnson
• Caleb Williams
• NFL
• NFC North
• defense
• quarterback

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago Bears

Places: Chicago, NFC North

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