After Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears failed to score more than three points in a dismal Thursday Night Football loss to the Seattle Seahawks that brought boos from the home crowd, it became even more apparent that the Bears must prioritize hiring a head coach that will aid Williams's development.

Caleb Williams was supposed to be the franchise quarterback the Chicago Bears literally waited 100 years for when team selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams’ mere arrival in Chicago was miraculous by itself: the pick was acquired via a trade with the Carolina Panthers a year earlier,

It's a legitimate concern whether Williams has taken substantive steps in his development or if the incoming coach will be somewhat starting from scratch.