It isn't often that a team that finished a season with a 5-12 record can be overly optimistic just one year later, but that's the case for the 2025 Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, exorted frustration as rookie receiver, Luther Burden III, missed another practice due to injury.

The vibes are back. From the coaching cycle to the combine to free agency to the draft to minicamps, the Bears dominated once again. There are plenty of offseason championship jokes to go around

The Chicago Bears may not get the kind of early-season impact from rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden that fans are expecting in 2025.

Several players impressed during minicamp, including rookies Kyle Monangai, Ruben Hyppolite II, and Ozzy Trapilo. Returning players Dominique Robinson and Devin Duvernay also stood out, potentially earning larger roles this season. Head Coach Ben Johnson praised the progress and performance of several players.

"With Swift having cap hits of $9.33 million and $8.83 million on the remaining two years of his deal, the Bears could push to deal the veteran and clear up some cap room," Kay wrote. "Cutting Swift is also be an option, especially if he's struggling in practice and the team can't find a taker on the trade market."

Expectations for the Chicago Bears' offense in 2025 are high... very, very high. It's what happens when Ben Johnson is hired as head coach, and he will pair with Caleb Williams in what should be a marriage that produces fireworks on offense.