The Chicago Bears have been in the discussion as the league's best offense after head coach Ben Johnson made headlines talking about his want to go on a historic offensive run. Johnson made it clear he didn't want to just beat teams but leave no question who the better unit was with his offense piling up numbers. No matter how you view Johnson's decision to make this goal public it has understandably invited a healthy level of discourse around exactly what the Bears can become in the 2026 season.
Former Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings appeared on FS1 and gave his former rival credit. While Jenning was quick to point to the completion percentage as a needed improvement, the pundit and former receiver was quick to credit the talent of the Bears and point out they could be the league's best offense.
Jennings may no garner much love from Chicago fans, but there is a level of respect for what the pass catcher accomplished as a hated rival. Having things come back around to Jennings crediting what Chicago has built points to the undeniable fact the Bears have become one of the league's most talked about teams and are dealing with lofty expectations.
This isn't a bad thing, but a welcome change from years of frustration and being out of the national spotlight despite being a historic franchise. Chicago is demanding the respect of even former rivals and that is telling.
Bears Given Credit by Former Hated Green Bay Packers Rival Greg Jennings
The only concern with these headlines continues to be Chicago being a young team and if the pressure is going to cause any negative fallout. It has to be considered, but shouldn't be the expectation understanding that Johnson is the perfect head coach for this franchise and young talent should be expected to take a leap forward.
Jennings is correct that the needed offensive talent is in place, the only things that could possibly derail this are injuries or if the pressure is more of a factor than it appears to be. It is telling as well that Williams completion percentage continues to be a point of focus ahead of the 2026 season.
Williams taking this step is being pointed to as the only thing holding back an elite quarterback, who has a chance to lead a lethal offense. One that even rivals are being forced to respect continuing to build expectations and excitement for a fanbase that has long been due an extended run.
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