Rival coach issues stark warning to Ben Johnson of the Bears about Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears' Quarterback Caleb Williams Faces Developmental Challenges Ahead of New Season
As the Chicago Bears prepare for a crucial regular season under head coach Ben Johnson, concerns surrounding the development of their star quarterback, Caleb Williams, have emerged. The primary focus of these concerns revolves around inconsistency and processing speed during training camp[1].
Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged Williams' performances in training camp have shown a mix of high-quality practices and below-par sessions, indicating the need for continued improvement to maintain consistency [1]. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles emphasised the importance of reps and big-picture understanding to improve Williams' decision-making and speed in processing the game, suggesting that these areas are focus areas that should improve over time but are not yet fully developed [2].
Despite these concerns, Williams demonstrated a sharp preseason debut, showcasing his potential for explosive plays. Coaches have praised his ability to connect on big throws and lead scoring drives [1][3]. There is optimism about his talent and future potential, but the emphasis remains on his need to stabilise performance and continually improve his game management under NFL speed conditions.
The Athletic conducted interviews with various coaches, general managers, and coordinators around the league for their NFL quarterback tier rankings, placing Williams at number 23 [4].
One anonymous head coach described Williams' processing as "alarming" when watching game tape, while another labelled his nervousness in the pocket and inability to see and play on time as "scary" [1][5]. Some coaches, general managers, and coordinators around the league have expressed concerns about Williams' talent, specifically his processing speed [6].
The Bears allowed 68 sacks during the previous season, and there is a concern that Williams needs to improve his speed and processing to address this issue [7]. However, the offensive-minded approach of head coach Ben Johnson may help Williams' development [8].
The Bears' first game of the regular season is against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8. The coach remains unsure if the issues observed in Williams are due to his own skill or coaching [1].
Sources:
- ESPN
- Chicago Tribune
- NBC Sports Chicago
- The Athletic
- CBS Sports
- Pro Football Talk
- ESPN
- Chicago Sun-Times
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