The connection between Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson continues to strengthen. But on-field production will offer the most telling progress report.

Johnson has maintained optimism about where Williams is headed without sugarcoating feedback about his struggles. That, along with several other changes, is going to make him a lot better in the long run.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams went through some growing pains in his first few days working with new coach Ben Johnson's offense. But as the pads have gone on and the reps have increased, Johnson has seen plenty of growth from his second-year signal caller.