Caleb Williams Seeks to Break Bears' QB Curse: Lessons from Predecessor Trubisky

In August 2025, as the Chicago Bears prepare for the upcoming NFL season, all eyes are on their new quarterback, Caleb Williams. The young signal-caller is tasked with breaking the team's long-standing quarterback curse, and he may find valuable lessons from those who came before him.

Just seven years ago, the 2018 season was a high point for the Bears and their fans. Under new head coach Matt Nagy, the team and second-year quarterback Mitch Trubisky enjoyed a 12-4 campaign and the NFC North division title, the first for the franchise since 2010. However, the excitement was short-lived, as the Bears went 8-8 in each of the next two seasons, and Trubisky was eventually allowed to leave in free agency.

Now a backup for the Buffalo Bills, Trubisky recently spoke to the Chicago media during a joint practice, offering advice to Williams about navigating the challenges of being a young quarterback in the Windy City. Trubisky's own experience of having to learn a new offense in his second season mirrors the situation Williams now faces, and the former Bears QB hopes his successor can avoid the pitfalls that plagued him and Justin Fields.

Unlike Trubisky and Fields, however, Williams is widely regarded as a more talented quarterback, and Bears fans are hopeful that this time, things will be different for their long-suffering franchise. The team is a popular pick to make a significant leap in 2025, and the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson pairing has the potential to build a dynasty in Chicago. For a fanbase as passionate as the Bears', that would make for one of the NFL's most special stories in recent memory.