Expectations entering the season skyrocketed.
The Chicago Bears fronted a proven defense and deep collection of skill players. They had the first overall draft pick despite winning seven games thanks to late returns from a trade. Sure, questions at offensive line and head coach lingered, but with a system in place and draft luck to snag Caleb Williams, what could go wrong?
Plenty, it turned out.
After a 5-12 season featuring a 10-game losing streak, a franchise that fired its offensive coordinator in October and head coach in November is searching for a coaching staff to maximize its roster, beginning with Williams.