Despite going 5-12 in his rookie year, Williams' play has drawn the attention of many around the league, including his new head coach Ben Johnson who faced him twice as a coach with the Detroit Lions. Johnson departed Detroit to become the Bears head coach this offseason, and he's not the only one who wanted to be with Williams this offseason.

When the Chicago Bears signed Grady Jarrett to a three-year, $43.5 million contract, they added a trusted veteran who will plug up holes in the middle of the defensive line.

Williams’ potential was enough to help sway Lions assistant Ben Johnson to Chicago to become the team’s head coach. Free agents the Bears signed this week were intrigued by Williams, too.

The Bears are putting Williams in position to take the next step in his second year by upgrading the offensive line.