While Poles is at the controls, the acquisition of offensive linemen Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson is evidence that Johnson's vision is shaping the Bears' roster — with the offensive line the top priority.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine empowered. You could hear it in his answers. He mentioned how the strengths of free agency and the draft seemingly meet his team’s needs.

Johnson has a lot to prove as a rookie head coach — and Williams has a lot to prove as a quarterback. But this is the best foundation the Bears have had with a first-year head coach since the end of the Mike Ditka era.

The Ben Johnson era is officially underway in Chicago, and it started with two trade acquisitions to the Bears’ offensive line in Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. Now, Johnson is adding a familiar face to the mix,