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Caleb Williams gives him the x-factor of a QB who can escape pressure, make plays with his legs, and extend the play when things aren't working.
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Williams' dual-threat ability meshes with Johnson's scheme after early-season friction resolved.

Williams delivered an exceptional performance in Week 1 against Carolina, benefiting from Ben Johnson's offensive scheme that used misdirection and pre-snap confusion to open wide windows for the QB to throw into. The source highlights that Williams gives Johnson the x-factor of a QB who can escape pressure, make plays with his legs, and extend the play when things aren't working. Early in the 2025 season the two struggled to reconcile their conflicting styles, with Caleb going off-script too often, but by season's end their styles melded and worked in concert. The Bears' 291 rushing yards and dominant offensive performance demonstrated the foundation of this offense, which relies on Williams' ability to execute within Johnson's vision while maintaining his improvisational skills.

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