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Ben Johnson Sets 2026 Goal to Beat Broncos’ Record

8/14/2026

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Williams Shows Decisiveness

Carmen Vitali said Caleb Williams’ decisiveness in the 2026 camp was “night and day” from his rookie year.
In a two-minute drill, Caleb Williams split two defenders to throw a touchdown to receiver Rome Odunze.
Ben Johnson said Caleb Williams arrives early, stays late, takes extra reps and needs better ball placement to turn short gains into explosive plays.

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Johnson Chases Record

Ben Johnson set 2026 aim to beat the 2013 Denver Broncos’ 37.9 points-per-game record.
Chicago named Johnson the 18th head coach on Jan 21, 2025, a season that tied a record with 12 wins and a playoff victory.
The Bears rose from five wins in 2024 to an 11-6 record, winning NFC North title and a playoff game.
Johnson cited the 2003-04 Patriots’ 21-game streak, asking why a team cannot go undefeated.

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Williams Shows Decisiveness

Carmen Vitali said Caleb Williams’ decisiveness in the 2026 camp was “night and day” from his rookie year.
In a two-minute drill, Caleb Williams split two defenders to throw a touchdown to receiver Rome Odunze.
Ben Johnson said Caleb Williams arrives early, stays late, takes extra reps and needs better ball placement to turn short gains into explosive plays.

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