Caleb Williams sends clear message to next Bears HC as Chicago lines up interviews with Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams opened up about the next head coach of the team. The Bears are in need of a new coach in the 2025 season after firing Matt Eberflus. There have been several speculations making waves on the internet about the new head coach for the team.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Mike McCarthy could be the next coach of the Bears. Some reports suggest that Ben Johnson and Mike Vrabel are also in line for the position and are scheduled to have an interview with the team.

Williams opened up about the new coach in a press conference on Monday. He was asked by the reporter how he, as a QB, wanted to be challenged by the new Bears head coach. The 23-year-old acknowledged that he was looking forward to the coach helping him better himself.

Speaking of his expectations from the new coach, Williams said (via NBC Sports):

“I would say just challenge me. Whether it’s pulling me aside and saying whatever — having talks consistently. Maybe having a list of things, we want to accomplish, myself first — that helps the team. From there help find ways to set goals. However it might work out, just challenge. Find ways to help better myself and better the team. Really excited about that."

“I don’t have an issue being challenged, I don’t have an issue with speaking truth between the coach and I or whoever it may be. Whichever way it happens or shapes up is the way it goes," he added.

Caleb Williams was picked first overall for the Bears in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Who are the rumored coaches to join the Bears?

Several names are swirling around who could potentially join the Bears in 2025. Per Boston Herald's Doug Kyed, the Bears are set to have an interview with Mike Vrabel for the position. The interview will reportedly take place on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, as per The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt, Kliff Kingsbury, the Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator, has a good chance to become the Bears' next head coach.

Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is also rumored to be a potential candidate for the position. His tenure with the Cowboys will come to an end on Jan. 14. Following this, he could make a switch, and there are speculations about him potentially joining the Bears.

Additionally, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn could also have interviews with the Bears for the head coach position.