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INDIANAPOLIS — The Bears whiffed tremendously in setting up a proper infrastructure for quarterback Caleb Williams in his rookie season, and now they’re hoping new coach Ben Johnson can get it squared away and get him on the right track.
General manager Ryan Poles tied himself and his tenure to Williams last year by drafting him first overall and trading away Justin Fields, but now the responsibility for developing him belongs predominantly to Johnson. When Poles was asked Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine about his role in helping Johnson and Williams get on the same page, he deferred.