Entering training camp, it's pretty clear to Chicago Bears fans where the strength of this roster comes from.
The defense has way too many questions, so the focus is on the offense and the youth movement that is taking place. Specifically, though, Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox is focused on all the offensive weapons around quarterback Caleb Williams as the team's biggest strength.
"While quarterback Caleb Williams has already graduated to face-of-the-franchise status, he still has room to grow. Fortunately, he'll get to operate with one of the NFL's most complete skill groups in 2026.
Chicago traded away wide receiver D.J. Moore, but the team still boasts an incredible collection of playmakers.
The receiving corps is headlined by wideouts Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, and free-agent addition Kalif Raymond, along with tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. The Bears' backfield, led by D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, and Roschon Johnson, is deep and talented."
Bears have all the weapons they need on offense to be elite
Everyone's only concern with this Bears offense is whether the wide receivers will be able to hold their own without Moore there after he was traded to the Buffalo Bills. The potential is there, but without the veteran there to help, it could present some questions.
Luckily for the Bears, they did add Kalif Raymond, who makes for the perfect WR3 and potential returner on special teams. Raymond is also a veteran with reliable hands and great speed, making him a threat in the offense.
All eyes, though, are on Odunze and Burden. They have all the potential in the world, but the pressure is on them to step up and play well. Odunze must bounce back from his foot injury, and Burden has to live up to the offseason hype around him.
In the passing game, Bears fans can't forget arguably the real number one target in this offense, Loveland. Getting him going will only enhance the offense further after he led the team in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2025.
The running game shouldn't be too much of a problem, though, as Monangai and Swift made the perfect combo. After rushing for over 1,700 yards and 14 touchdowns last year, those numbers are only going to go up for the pair.
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There are no excuses for Williams not to be elite in 2026, as he has everything around him to be successful. These playmakers are too good for this Bears team to all of a sudden fold like a piece of paper.
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