Pete Carroll reportedly interested in coaching Caleb Williams, Bears after taking USC teaching job
6 days, 17 hours ago

Pete Carroll reportedly interested in coaching Caleb Williams, Bears after taking USC teaching job

LA Times  

Pete Carroll, left, coaches the Seattle Seahawks during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 31, 2023. Pete Carroll, scheduled to begin teaching at USC this spring, has reportedly expressed interest in the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job. A delicious detail is the shared USC history of Carroll and Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. If Carroll were hired, he’d be seven years older than the current oldest NFL head coach, Andy Reid, although it bears mention that Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs are 15-1 and defending Super Bowl champions. The Marshall School of Business offering is called “The Game Is Life: a new course designed to help students develop their personal game plan for life after graduation, while using their USC education to conquer challenges along the way.” Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit can unpack it all Thursday night while the Bears try to win for the first time since Oct. 13 against the Seahawks, whose sideline still seems strange without Carroll bounding, grimacing and grinning.

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Bears plan to have Caleb Williams start their season finale at Green Bay
1 day, 20 hours ago

Bears plan to have Caleb Williams start their season finale at Green Bay

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears plan to have Caleb Williams make one more start rather than hold their prized rookie quarterback out of the season finale at Green Bay. Interim coach Thomas Brown shot down the idea of having Williams sit out Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field, saying it’s not something he and management discussed. “As far as …

Seahawks players say team that hires Pete Carroll would be fortunate to have him
5 days, 10 hours ago

Seahawks players say team that hires Pete Carroll would be fortunate to have him

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith put in a good word for former coach Pete Carroll, saying any team would be fortunate to have him on the sideline. “Coach Carroll, man, is a special human being,” Smith said after the Seahawks’ 6-3 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. “I only played with him for eight weeks, unfortunately,” …

NFL QB stock report, Week 11: Caleb Williams’ flaws have followed him from college
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 11: Caleb Williams’ flaws have followed him from college

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears’ midseason offensive regression has raised concerns over Caleb Williams’ long-term viability as a franchise quarterback. Williams’ 15 sacks over the past two games are more than three teams have allowed all season — the most obvious sign of diminished confidence. “It’s really tough, probably one of the most difficult things to do especially with a guy like …

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the wake of another dismal outing, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “All those adjustments and changes and things that we’re gonna do — we’re still in the evaluation phase of that.” Eberflus vowed to make changes following a 19-3 face-plant against the New …

Bears GM Ryan Poles impressed with Caleb Williams’ progress; Kevin Warren talks stadium
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears GM Ryan Poles impressed with Caleb Williams’ progress; Kevin Warren talks stadium

New York Times  

WARE, England — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles noticed something about quarterback Caleb Williams over the past two weeks, both turnover-free victories. Those are all promising things to see.” Poles kicked things off from Hanbury Manor outside London, where the Bears are practicing ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s right where he should be and he’s …

Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie’s debut for Bears approaching
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie’s debut for Bears approaching

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams understands he needs to be a quick study. The Chicago Bears host the Tennessee Titans in their season-opener on Sunday and the spotlight that’s been shining on the quarterback drafted with the No. We’re a pretty young team but we obviously have a good amount of vets on this team, so to be named …

Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick’s debut
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick’s debut

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams has been winning over the Chicago Bears with his performance on the field as well as his magnetic personality, so much so that the No. People say that and we’re rocking with him.” The Bears are counting on Williams to help lead them toward the top of the NFL and solidify a position that …

The Bears have Caleb Williams at QB and whole new outlook with his arrival
4 months ago

The Bears have Caleb Williams at QB and whole new outlook with his arrival

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS EXPECTATIONS: The Bears have been drawing all sorts of attention after a high-profile offseason. The Bears made a blockbuster trade for a playmaking receiver for the second year in a row, acquiring six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers after sending the No. NEW FACES: Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, defensive coordinator Eric Washington, Williams, Allen, …

Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
4 months, 1 week ago

Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Carroll told KJR-FM on Tuesday that he plans to teach a class at USC in the spring, and the university confirmed Wednesday the championship-winning football coach’s return in some role. “We are working on the details and hope to share more specifics later.” The 72-year-old Carroll …

Caleb Williams is ready for the spotlight as the Chicago Bears open training camp
5 months, 1 week ago

Caleb Williams is ready for the spotlight as the Chicago Bears open training camp

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams is ready for what comes next. “I’ve kind of put myself in this position many times before I became a Chicago Bear on the 25th of April,” Williams said Friday. The Bears made several big moves to boost their offense and have their sights set on making the playoffs, something they’ve done just three …

Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as No. 1 QB
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as No. 1 QB

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback. Williams seems to be embracing his new surroundings, whether he’s sitting courtside at a Chicago Sky preseason game, getting a rousing ovation at Wrigley Field or doing regular-guy stuff like shopping at Target. You can certainly feel that in him within five minutes of meeting him.” Williams got …

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams’ top moments at USC
8 months, 1 week ago

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams’ top moments at USC

LA Times  

Since he first arrived in Los Angeles, the conversation around Caleb Williams has failed in many respects to capture the quarterback’s true nature. The takes surrounding the quarterback have veered off track, creating a polarizing loop as he prepared for the NFL draft. During two years of highs and lows at USC, Williams offered glimpses of who he is as …

Quarterback-starved Chicago wondering if Caleb Williams is (finally) the right answer
8 months, 1 week ago

Quarterback-starved Chicago wondering if Caleb Williams is (finally) the right answer

LA Times  

In keeping with tradition, the top prospects in the NFL draft participated in a youth football event Wednesday and then met on the field with the media. “The fans here in town are gun-shy when it comes to quarterbacks because we’ve been wandering in the quarterback desert for centuries, or let’s say decades,” said Tom Waddle, the former Bears receiver …

Caleb Williams holds pro day workout in front of prominent Chicago Bears contingent
9 months, 1 week ago

Caleb Williams holds pro day workout in front of prominent Chicago Bears contingent

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The first person Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams greeted when he stepped onto the field for his pro day Wednesday was wide receiver Keenan Allen, newly acquired by the Chicago Bears. “But to have that investment that they’re possibly gonna make, to have the GM and the head coach here to watch me … To have them …

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator
11 months, 1 week ago

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The Seahawks’ coaches were looking …

Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll’s mantra was “always compete,” — it was the title of a book, after all. After bringing the Seahawks two NFC championships and the team’s only Super Bowl title, Carroll will no longer be the head coach in Seattle following the longest stretch of success in franchise history. Carroll will step aside as the most successful …

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said it’s “doubtful” Fields plays this week when the Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders after he was injured in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus also said the Bears …

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns, says he has to take care of his health and family
1 year, 3 months ago

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns, says he has to take care of his health and family

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears’ season took an unexpected turn Wednesday when defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned for what he said were personal reasons. “I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history.” Williams’ resignation was part of a wild day at Halas Hall, with quarterback Justin Fields indicating …

Caleb Williams Inc: How one family and a PR firm helped a USC QB build an NIL empire
2 years, 5 months ago

Caleb Williams Inc: How one family and a PR firm helped a USC QB build an NIL empire

LA Times  

The plan that propelled Caleb Williams to the forefront of a new college football era first came into focus long before the landscape changed, years ahead of his arrival at USC, when the notion of an amateur quarterback making millions off his name, image and likeness still felt impossible. “We knew he was going to be one of the faces …

Column: Unfazed newcomer Caleb Williams, just 19, shows he’s ready to lead USC football team
2 years, 8 months ago

Column: Unfazed newcomer Caleb Williams, just 19, shows he’s ready to lead USC football team

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the star transfer from Oklahoma, looks on at the end of the Trojans’ spring game Saturday at the Coliseum. Williams looked as if he were in his own living room as he reflected on USC’s spring game. USC quarterback Caleb Williams, right, talks with coach Lincoln Riley during the Trojans’ spring game Saturday at the Coliseum. …

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