Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears Ben Johnson AND Ryan Poles Join to Talk Caleb Williams, NFL Draft and More | Hoge & Jahns
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Mar 31, 2026 Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears general manager focused on roster construction and draft strategy. Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears head coach emphasizing QB development and offensive philosophy. They talk Caleb Williams’ leadership growth, daily QB meeting routines, defensive identity and pass rush plans, offseason self-scouting, and how coaching and scouting priorities are aligning ahead of the 2026 draft.
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Caleb's Season-Long Growth And Focused Offseason Plan
- Ben Johnson sees Caleb Williams' biggest strength as measurable growth across the season, especially from before the bye to the final months.
- Johnson plans targeted offseason work starting April 20 with specific bullet points to accelerate Caleb's progress toward higher consistency.
Body Language As A Leadership Tool
- Johnson prioritized improving Caleb's game-day body language and demeanor to strengthen leadership and prevent negative ripple effects.
- The coach made it an emphasis in spring; teammates now respect Caleb's consistent presence in clutch moments.
Completion Percentage As A Concrete Elite Target
- Ben Johnson set an explicit target to push Caleb toward elite completion rates, aiming eventually for ~70% and an intermediate 65% goal.
- The self-scout found 80–100 potential completions left on the table through timing, route detail, and ball placement fixes.