"The quarterbacks - who will face off for the second time Monday night at Northwest Stadium - will be compared throughout their careers. But as much as their individual performances matter, what is equally as important is how their teams build around them - particularly while they're still on their rookie contracts, before they're eligible to sign lucrative extensions in the 2027 offseason."
"Following a miserable 5-12 season, the Bears went all in on building around Williams. They hired offensive whiz Ben Johnson as their coach to try to correct some of Williams's issues from a rocky rookie season. And General Manager Ryan Poles continued investing in a roster that could support him. While the Commanders didn't need as much of an overhaul coming off a remarkable"
Quarterback success depends on both individual performance and the surrounding roster, particularly while quarterbacks remain on rookie contracts. The Bears responded to a 5-12 season by aggressively building around Caleb Williams, hiring Ben Johnson as coach and having GM Ryan Poles invest heavily in roster support. The Commanders required less overhaul after Jayden Daniels's Offensive Rookie of the Year season and a deep playoff run, but coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters still made notable roster changes. Both teams prioritized offensive and defensive lines, with Chicago spending heavily and Washington using a mixed approach of trades and selective investments.
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