In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Chicago legend Tom Waddle to break down the latest energy shift at Halas Hall under new head coach Ben Johnson.

They open with Waddle discussing how quickly Johnson has earned full buy-in from the locker room, noting a level of discipline and intensity. From there, they explore Johnson's no-nonsense approach to practice, with exacting attention to detail that’s changing the team's day-to-day culture .

Next, Waddle breaks down the wide receiver room—analyzing how veterans will work alongside rising talents such as Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III to create a balanced, productive unit

Finally, they put the spotlight on Caleb Williams: Waddle outlines the key benchmark stats

00:00:00 – Ben Johnson’s Instant Buy-In: Waddle on the changing locker room vibe

00:09:00 – No-Nonsense Culture: Why attention to detail matters daily at Halas Hall

00:16:00 – WR Room Breakdown: Who’s playing where and why depth matters

00:22:00 – Caleb’s Critical Numbers: What QB stats will define his season

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#ChicagoBears #TomWaddle #BenJohnson #CalebWilliams #BearsWR #NFL2025 #HalasHall #BearsCulture