Halas Hall and the Chicago Bears organization have talked a lot about how the team’s energy and charisma have changed since Thomas Brown was named offensive coordinator. While there’s no denying that there’s been a massive turnaround in production on offense, it’s what’s happening inside the building behind closed doors that may be most important to Chicago’s long-term success.

When quarterback Caleb Williams spoke about his new offensive coordinator this week, he mentioned not only the change in tone and culture on the team, but also the aura Brown has around him. When asked about Williams’ compliment, he tried not to care and understood that it was a compliment, but praised him for his ability to learn how to communicate in football and in life.

The relationship between Brown and Williams will be crucial for Chicago the rest of the season, and for a unit that asked its previous coordinator to coach them harder, Brown has answered the call. One of the most important aspects of Brown’s focus on Williams is understanding him as a person and not just a quarterback.

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Thomas Brown responds to Caleb Williams, says he has aura