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The Bears can change coordinators and coaches and stadiums, and it won’t matter unless rookie quarterback Caleb Williams grows into a star. He remains the single most important person at Halas Hall, and no one else in that building has as much influence on the Bears’ future.
Williams’ development was always the most important thing this season, but now it’s the only thing.
When he returns to the facility Monday after a free weekend that included a return to USC for the program to retire his number, it will be to play for interim head coach Thomas Brown.