Hall of Famer Hester Excited for Bears' Offensive Overhaul, Confident in Caleb Williams' Second-Year Leap

Former Chicago Bears star Devin Hester is excited about the team's offensive outlook for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Hester, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year, spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons with the Bears and holds the league record for most punt return touchdowns.

Despite his Bears allegiance, Hester admitted to having Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions' standout running back, in his fantasy league last season. Hester was impressed by Gibbs' incredible performance, especially considering he was splitting carries with David Montgomery. Now, Hester is eager to see how the Bears' new offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, can utilize the team's offensive talent, including second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

Hester believes Johnson's creative play-calling will create nightmares for opposing defenses. "He utilizes all his weapons, and that's what you want to see in an offense," Hester said. "He utilizes four or five guys, and they all make plays. That's a nightmare for a defensive coordinator."

As for Caleb Williams, the Bears' 2024 first-round pick, Hester expects the young quarterback to take a significant step forward in his second season. "The first year, you kind of look at it as a learning experience and him getting his feet wet," Hester said. "Second year, you should be able to see the talent he has. By the third or fourth year, you see a true quarterback's potential and what he is capable of doing."

Hester is confident that with Johnson's offensive expertise and the Bears' improved weapons, including receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, Williams will thrive in 2025 and help the team end their 11-game losing streak against the rival Green Bay Packers.