Just when it seemed the Chicago Bears couldn't love Caleb Williams any more, the quarterback took a chance to take a shot at a division rival. Via B/R Gridiron, Williams was asked to use one word to describe each of his division rivals, offering only "SKOL" and "blue" when asked to describe the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. However, when Green Bay was brought up, a simplistic "sucks" was the first word out of the mouth of Williams. It is a fitting response for a franchise that has a clear primary rival.
There is no love lost between the Packers and Bears, and this is especially the case after Williams authored Green Bay's 2025 playoff exit. To see the quarterback playing into the rivalry and embracing the hatred of the Packers is telling.
It isn't just the players that are embracing the rivalry, with head coaches Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur being noted in the 2025 season for their cool interactions. It appears that there is a level of frustration stemming from Johnson's opening Chicago presser, where the head coach talked about enjoying the opportunity to continue beating Green Bay.
While it is understandable that the Packers didn't enjoy this sentiment, it is hard to fault Johnson when that is exactly what the Bears did. Chicago went 2-1 against their division rival, with a playoff win being the defining moment of the season.
Caleb Williams Not Hesitating to Embrace Bears Rivalry with Packers
Williams is still not being content with the state of the rivalry, and utilizing a simple question to only take a shot at Green Bay is a fun development that will make the fanbase love the quarterback even more. In truth, there is a chance that Williams is correct in the fact that the Packers did lose a number of key pieces in the 2026 offseason without making any notable moves to replace the lost pieces.
This makes it clear that the Bears should be in the driver's seat in the NFC North with a clear argument that it isn't the Packers who are the biggest threat to the Bears repeating as division champions. The Detroit Lions were the only North team to have Chicago's number in the 2026 season, leaving a clear argument that they should be considered the biggest threat within the division.
Even if this doesn't prove to be the case, Williams embracing the hate between the two teams is an undeniable win. One that points to Chicago's quarterback consistently making the right decisions, whether it is on the field or in the media, the Bears have found a rare elite fit that they continue to embrace.
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