The Bears’ Top 5 Offseason Selections to Support Caleb Williams in 2025
Following an up-and-down but generally promising initial season with quarterback Caleb Williams at the helm, and with a new head coach on board, the Chicago Bears know that their future is deeply tied to whatever progress the 2024 No. 1 overall pick makes in 2025 and beyond.
With that in mind, this is a critical offseason for Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson as they look to bolster support for a quarterback who was sacked a league-high 68 times and saw his defense surrender 30-plus points in four of the team’s last seven games.
The talent is there, and continuity is key for any offensive line. But you’re just not getting that anyway considering how often Teven Jenkins is off the field.
The Bears would be smart to move on from Jenkins before committing any more money to him. With more than $65 million in salary-cap space, the path should be clear for them to upgrade where they need it most within the interior offensive line.
Enter Trey Smith, who was drafted by a Chiefs front office that included Poles. The 25-year-old Pro Bowler has been consistently stellar during his first four years in Kansas City, and this is the exact type of calculated splash that can help transform an offense.
And in case Smith doesn’t hit the open market, Will Fries from the Colts isn’t a bad backup plan.
