OTA practices are underway for the Bears, but it's an off-field story that's still being addressed by the team. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how head coach Ben Johnson responded to the story from author Seth Wickersham about quarterback Caleb Williams initially wanting to avoid being drafted by the Bears in 2024. But before that, why didn't Williams himself take the podium to address the story? Also in this episode, we discuss how Johnson brought intensity during the team's practice. Is that a typical practice vibe for him? Plus, guard Joe Thuney has signed an extension!

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