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Caleb Williams Lands in NFL Top 100, Training Camp Preview & Position Battles | Bleacher Nation Bears

The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast··1 August 2026·47 min

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Training camp is finally here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast previews the biggest storylines to watch, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina open by reacting to Caleb Williams landing at No. 51 on the NFL Top 100 Players list, debating whether the ranking is too high, too low, or right where it should be after his breakout sophomore season. The conversation then shifts to training camp, where the guys highlight the newcomers and returning players they'll be watching most closely. From rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas to cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones, they discuss who has the most to gain — and the most at stake — as position battles and roster roles begin to take shape. To wrap things up, the crew shares the one thing they'll be watching most closely throughout camp, including how Ben Johnson approaches his second training camp as head coach and whether his coaching style has evolved after a successful first season. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs Get your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bears Get your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls Get your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks Get Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.