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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 20: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears high fives with fans after his team defeated the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears know they have their franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams, who’s only trending upwards heading into Year 3 in the NFL. Players who have seen the lows of quarterback play in Chicago, especially corner Jaylon Johnson, can appreciate watching Williams work his magic on the sidelines.

But Johnson, who appeared on former NFL player Chris Long’s Green Light with Chris Long podcast, made sure to give his unfiltered thoughts on Williams.

Jaylon Johnson Shared Blunt Thoughts on Bears QB Caleb Williams

Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers.

Chris Long started the conversation saying, “I really do think he’s got a chance to be one of the best in the league like I think he’s already there late in games but if he can be a little bit more consistent with the process throughout the game like he’s got a chance to be in that elite category. How quickly did he earn that respect from you guys?”

Jaylon Johnson replied with, “We definitely had the trust early when he got there, kind of just seeing him throw the ball, seeing some of the throws he made. I think that’s kind of when we gave him the trust and the respect. But also at the same time, you got to understand that he’s young, that he’s coming in figuring it out for the first time. I mean, we understood there will be some growing pains. …I think we’re, especially for me being here being on defense, we just wanted a little more than what we were able to get previously.”

After watching the past few quarterbacks in Chicago, it’s a nice breath of fresh air watching Caleb Williams. Granted, he’s not perfect and still has plenty of things to work on, but the qualities that an elite QB needs are there.

Johnson Comments on Williams’ Performance vs. Packers

It’s a different type of feeling watching a Bears quarterback not only throw a game-winning touchdown in overtime, but against a division rival like the Packers.

But according to Jaylon Johnson, that wasn’t even the best play by Caleb Williams back on December 20th.

“Honestly, I almost want to say the fourth down conversion was probably the craziest one. I think for us, especially on defense, like, man, it’s fourth down, you got pressure. It’s like, man, this damn game about to be over and then as soon as you put your head down, everybody goes crazy. It’s like, ‘What just happened?’ And you see the replay and it’s like, bro, that’s crazy how he just always finds a way.”

This wasn’t the only instance where it felt like the Bears had lost the game. Johnson also recounts how he felt during the Rams game leading up to overtime.

“I mean, even the Rams game was just like, man this game’s over. He’s going backwards What is he doing? And then you just see Cole [Kmet] catch the ball.” …After a while, it’s just like, ‘Hey, that’s just him at this point. You kind of got to change your perspective and change how you see the game when you’re watching him because it’s like things that may not look right or may be unorthodox. It’s like that works for him.”

Having a year under his belt mastering Ben Johnson’s offensive scheme, Williams is expected to take another major jump in Year 3.