As Chicago heads into training camp, the clearest edge on this roster sits on the offensive side of the ball. The defense still brings plenty of questions, but the Bears’ collection of playmakers around Caleb Williams is what stands out most.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox pointed to that group as Chicago’s biggest strength, and it’s not hard to see why. Even after the Bears traded away wide receiver D.J. Moore, the offense still comes loaded with options.
The receiving group is built around Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze and free-agent pickup Kalif Raymond, with tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet also in the mix. In the backfield, D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai and Roschon Johnson give Chicago a deep and versatile run game.
The biggest concern for this offense is how the wideouts function without Moore, who was dealt to the Buffalo Bills. That leaves room for uncertainty, but the Bears did add Raymond, who fits as a strong WR3 and could also help as a returner on special teams. He brings veteran reliability, speed and dependable hands.
Still, the spotlight is really on Odunze and Burden. Both have the talent to matter right away, but both also carry real pressure. Odunze needs to bounce back from his foot injury, while Burden has to match the buzz that followed him through the offseason.
There’s also a strong case that Loveland is the true top target in this passing game. If the Bears get him rolling, the offense only gets more dangerous after he led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2025.
The ground game looks set up to do its part, too. Swift and Monangai formed a strong tandem last year, and after the pair combined for over 1,700 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, those numbers are expected to climb.
That’s why the pressure on Williams is so straightforward: there should be no excuses. He has the weapons, the depth and the support around him to take a major step. With this many playmakers in place, the Bears have too much offensive talent to simply disappear.
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