The Chicago Bears hit their bye week with a familiar feeling: a mix of frustration over inconsistency and optimism about the flashes of progress that hint at better days ahead. With quarterback Caleb Williams adjusting to a new scheme and the team continuing to sort through growing pains on both sides of the ball, the bye week offers an opportunity to take stock of where things stand ... and where the team needs to go next.

Chicago Bears' weaknesses to address

1. Protecting the quarterback

One of the most pressing issues so far has been the offensive line’s inability to give Williams enough time to consistently operate. The unit has struggled with both pass protection and penalties, often putting the rookie in long down-and-distance situations. If Chicago wants Williams to develop con

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