QB Caleb Williams, Bears look to build on positives after tough loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

QB Caleb Williams, Bears look to build on positives after tough loss

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Finding a way to build upon positives from a tough loss against Green Bay is the next step for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. “It started with him stringing things together and doing a good job with that and getting everybody into a rhythm and not necessarily thinking of what’s next?” Williams said Wednesday. “We didn’t reinvent the wheel for those three or four days that Thomas became the offensive coordinator and play caller,” Williams said. “I think all of these small things, details of routes, details of the blocking, details of the path of running backs and how we’re going to do things, I think that led into all of what happened last week.” The Bears haven’t turned the ball over in three straight games, but doing this against coordinator Brian Flores’ blitzing Vikings defense will be the goal this week. “I think those three things would be huge for us for this run that we’re going to go on.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Bears plan to have Caleb Williams start their season finale at Green Bay
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insists he still has faith in general manager Ryan Poles
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insists he still has faith in general manager Ryan Poles

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insisted he hasn’t lost faith in general manager Ryan Poles. Williams threw for just 134 yards with two late touchdowns and was sacked seven times in that game, a big drop in production from his first three games with Brown calling the plays, and the schedule sure doesn’t get easier. “There’s …

Poor clock management on final drive costly for Bears in 23-20 loss to Lions on Thanksgiving
1 month, 1 week ago

Poor clock management on final drive costly for Bears in 23-20 loss to Lions on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Chicago Bears could have celebrated a huge comeback and an upset win on Thursday. “It got loud, and I don’t think Larry heard the count,” Williams said. I took the sack and tried to get everybody lined up for the final play.” As Williams tried to get the play off, Bears coach Matt Eberflus didn’t call Chicago’s …

Bears’ offense looks better with Thomas Brown calling the plays during another tough loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bears’ offense looks better with Thomas Brown calling the plays during another tough loss

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — There were some positive signs for the Chicago Bears in their first game since Thomas Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator. Caleb Williams made a couple of big throws to put the Bears in position for a dramatic win, but Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field goal was blocked on the final play of Sunday’s 20-19 loss to the Green …

NFL QB stock report, Week 11: Caleb Williams’ flaws have followed him from college
1 month, 4 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 …

QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as the Bears lose to the Patriots 19-3
2 months ago

QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as the Bears lose to the Patriots 19-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Right before Chicago’s bye week, it looked as if Caleb Williams had turned a corner. Playing behind a patchwork offensive line, Williams was sacked nine times and passed for just 120 yards during Sunday’s 19-3 loss to the lowly New England Patriots. The Bears lost 18-15 at Washington on Oct. 27 on Jayden Daniels’ last-second Hail Mary, and …

Bears' Hail Mary Ends Cards' Streak, But Williams Remains Focused
2 months, 1 week ago

Bears' Hail Mary Ends Cards' Streak, But Williams Remains Focused

Associated Press  

The Arizona Cardinals are looking to end their two-game losing streak against the Chicago Bears when they meet on Thursday night. Kyler Murray says the real football begins in this matchup, and the Cardinals will need to find a way to stop the Bears' potent offense. The Bears, on the other hand, are coming off a tough loss to the …

Bears' Williams' Epic Performance Fuels Optimism for Crucial Games
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears' Williams' Epic Performance Fuels Optimism for Crucial Games

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears are set to take a rest week after their recent win against Jacksonville in London. Despite recent injuries, the defense remains a top unit, but the offense has struggled to find its rhythm. With the tough NFC North schedule approaching, the Bears need to find ways to improve their offense and defense to maintain their momentum.

Bears' Williams Showcases as They Roll into Bye with 4-2 Record
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears' Williams Showcases as They Roll into Bye with 4-2 Record

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears roll into their bye week with a 4-2 record and 3 straight wins. Caleb Williams has been a bright spot for the team, throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 56 yards. The Bears have a top-10 defense and are looking more like a team that’s serious about contending for a playoff spot.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ savvy running part of his big game in London: 5 takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ savvy running part of his big game in London: 5 takeaways

New York Times  

When you throw four touchdown passes in a nationally televised game in London, what you do on the ground with your legs can be forgotten. GO DEEPER How Bears QB Caleb Williams bounced back from an early INT to put on a show in London Asked about Williams’ running style, Eberflus mentioned his quarterback’s experience playing running back in youth …

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

How Caleb Williams put together his most efficient game in a much-needed Bears win
3 months, 1 week ago

How Caleb Williams put together his most efficient game in a much-needed Bears win

New York Times  

CHICAGO — At the end of the first half Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took a shot for receiver DJ Moore down the right sideline in the end zone. “Football’s about the adjustments,” wide receiver Rome Odunze said after the Bears’ 24-18 win against the Los Angeles Rams. “And coming into halftime saying, ‘I saw this,’ or, ‘Let’s do …

Caleb Williams and Bears offense upbeat over return of Keenan Allen to practice
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams and Bears offense upbeat over return of Keenan Allen to practice

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams feels he took a big step forward in last week’s 21-16 loss at Indianapolis to the Colts. “I mean to have a guy obviously as we know, Keenan Allen back, it’s gonna be great for our offense,” Williams said. “With Keenan back in the mix, you’ve got to play the …

Caleb Williams’ encouraging throws give Bears something to build on: All-22 film
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams’ encouraging throws give Bears something to build on: All-22 film

New York Times  

Fans didn’t want to hear Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus begin his Week 3 recap news conference with positive signs, but if those moments of hope came from the rookie quarterback, it’s worth some time. Other than that, there’s still something they can take from the loss to the Indianapolis Colts, specifically with a few big throws from Williams to …

Should Bears QB Caleb Williams be throwing 50 passes a game? 5 takeaways
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Should Bears QB Caleb Williams be throwing 50 passes a game? 5 takeaways

New York Times  

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams knew he threw the ball a lot in Sunday’s loss against the Indianapolis Colts, but he didn’t know his exact number of passes when he met the media at Lucas Oil Stadium. “And so, if it comes down to being 50 attempts and us slinging the ball around if it comes down to being 10 …

Another Bears Sunday squandered: What went wrong in Indianapolis?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Bears Sunday squandered: What went wrong in Indianapolis?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — For a brief moment, the Chicago Bears had finally unlocked something on offense. “See what I could’ve done differently to make it happen.” A quick glance at the Bears’ box score and it looked like a lot of things started to click for a woeful offense. It’s gonna come together for us, but we’ve got to figure it …

Bears see improvement in Caleb Williams’ performance, but it comes in a 21-16 loss to Colts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears see improvement in Caleb Williams’ performance, but it comes in a 21-16 loss to Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams produced promising numbers in his third career NFL start. 1 overall draft topped the 300-yard mark for the first time and got the Bears into the end zone twice with the first two TD passes of his pro career, Williams could not complete a fourth-quarter comeback attempt at Indianapolis, suffering his second straight …

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. “Obviously, we didn’t do enough,” Richardson said Wednesday, referring to Indy’s 0-2 start. “We were chasing that one play, and we just couldn’t get it,” Moore said Wednesday, expressing regret for his body language during last week’s game. But he also brought his team to the Colts training …

Bears need to improve offensive line to take pressure off Caleb Williams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears need to improve offensive line to take pressure off Caleb Williams

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams had defenders coming at him one after another, constantly in his face whether they were sacking him or forcing him to rush throws. “So we have to do a really good job with that coming forward and not creating those distances for us there that aren’t favorable for us on offense that we can rely more …

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense was bailed out by defense and special-teams scoring to get a win over Tennessee in their opener last week. I’m a young guy and it’s a long season.” The defeat came after the Bears failed to score a touchdown on offense last week but overcame a 17-point deficit for a 24-17 win with …

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams insisted he won’t be motivated by comparisons to C.J. “I didn’t have obviously the performance I wanted to, so trying to figure it out as fast as possible, making sure we are on the same page, making sure we are handling things that we need to handle,” Williams said Wednesday. Progressing from there.” Williams …

Caleb Williams’ shaky performance, Odunze’s injury add up to rough debuts for Bears rookies
4 months ago

Caleb Williams’ shaky performance, Odunze’s injury add up to rough debuts for Bears rookies

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — While Caleb Williams’ shaky NFL debut served as a reminder that the No. The Bears also made a blockbuster trade for a receiver for the second straight year, getting six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers after acquiring DJ Moore from Carolina in 2023. “As the chemistry builds throughout the course of the …

Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback in his NFL debut, but a winning one at least
4 months ago

Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback in his NFL debut, but a winning one at least

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Making his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback. “Obviously, it’s great to get this first win,” Williams said. “When you start a rookie quarterback, which we are doing, he’s going to have ups and downs and good moments and other moments,” coach Matt Eberflus said. While Williams did a good job …

Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie’s debut for Bears approaching
4 months 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
4 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, …

Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 on Saturday. We’re going to have to get her some more Bears gear.” Logan Woodside started at quarterback for Cincinnati with the Bengals holding out Joe Burrow and backup Jake …

QB Caleb Williams oversees 2 field-goal drives in preseason debut, and Bears rout Bills 33-6
5 months ago

QB Caleb Williams oversees 2 field-goal drives in preseason debut, and Bears rout Bills 33-6

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Though the ever-confident quarterback never doubted himself, Caleb Williams still found his NFL preseason debut performance reassuring in helping lead the Chicago Bears to a 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Though he wasn’t perfect — Williams was late in nearly throwing an interception on a play wiped out by a Bills defensive penalty …

Caleb Williams will get his first preseason action against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday
5 months ago

Caleb Williams will get his first preseason action against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams will see his first NFL game action Saturday when the Chicago Bears play at the Buffalo Bills. Coach Matt Eberflus said Thursday that the quarterback will start the team’s second preseason game, along with all other starters who are healthy. But I really feel that when it’s live there in the pocket, to be …

Caleb Williams is ready for the spotlight as the Chicago Bears open training camp
5 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months 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 …

Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears banking on Caleb Williams after taking the 2022 Heisman winner with No. 1 pick in NFL draft

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams, welcome to Chicago. “I don’t think of it that way,” Williams said after the Bears took him with the No. And so making sure that we’re all together, offense, defense, special teams, and we go get it.” Poles said Williams became the clear choice at No. They’ve made some big moves this offseason, acquiring …

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams’ top moments at USC
8 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Bears approach a historic night in franchise history, starting with Caleb Williams
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bears approach a historic night in franchise history, starting with Caleb Williams

New York Times  

Draft picks are opportunities, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles likes to say. The last time the Bears had two first-round picks was 2003, but that’s a draft rated among the team’s best for the guys taken on Day 2 — Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman. After Williams, the Bears get the privilege of possibly taking the best defensive player …

The Chicago Bears are poised to draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Chicago Bears are poised to draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams might want some deep dish recommendations. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and bank on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner to stabilize a position that has long haunted the founding NFL franchise. Williams would have playmakers to work with in Chicago, with a pair of elite receivers in Moore and recently acquired Keenan Allen and …

Caleb Williams holds pro day workout in front of prominent Chicago Bears contingent
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning
1 year ago

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Wide receiver DJ Moore had just left his exit interview with coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles when he entered the Chicago Bears’ locker room Monday morning at Halas Hall. “He’s the quarterback of the Chicago Bears until otherwise,” Moore said. We’ll see.” The longer Moore talked, the better sense you got for what …

What’s next for Caleb Williams? QB reflects on lessons from challenging season at USC
1 year, 1 month ago

What’s next for Caleb Williams? QB reflects on lessons from challenging season at USC

LA Times  

It had been only two days since USC’s disappointing season came to a crushing conclusion against its crosstown rival, but Caleb Williams already was back under the lights. Some of the criticism was of his own making: In October, he clapped back at a trolling Notre Dame fan, boldly declaring himself “a lion” and noting that “everybody wants to be …

USC vs. Washington takeaways: What’s next for Caleb Williams after emotional loss?
1 year, 2 months ago

USC vs. Washington takeaways: What’s next for Caleb Williams after emotional loss?

LA Times  

With USC’s biggest goals now gone, Lincoln Riley could only focus on the small tasks he had left. “My job’s to go and try to beat Oregon next week,” Riley said. “I told the guys, like you don’t sign up at the beginning of the year and put all this work in and all the sacrifice we do saying, ‘All …

Caleb Williams and USC hope first loss will be an emotional catalyst in Utah rematch
1 year, 2 months ago

Caleb Williams and USC hope first loss will be an emotional catalyst in Utah rematch

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams yells to the sideline during the first half against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. That familiar feeling crept to the surface once again last Saturday at Notre Dame, in the wake of USC’s first loss of this season. And Williams hasn’t exactly looked like himself lately, culminating in his “first bad game in college.” “That’s …

NFL scouts are torn on whether Caleb Williams will be No. 1 pick of draft
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL scouts are torn on whether Caleb Williams will be No. 1 pick of draft

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is the heavy favorite to go No. “I was TV scouting that,” said Scout 2, meaning he wasn’t at the Coliseum. “What I’d love for him — they’ve lost to Utah the last couple of years,” Scout 1 said. To have one of his signature performances in an atmosphere like that …

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 on USC’s rout of Stanford: ‘We’re trying to make everybody feel our pain’
1 year, 4 months ago

Caleb Williams on USC’s rout of Stanford: ‘We’re trying to make everybody feel our pain’

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles through the defense during the first quarter of a 56-10 victory over Stanford at the Coliseum on Saturday night. “That’s what we’re trying to do: We’re trying to make everybody feel our pain and play on our own terms.” USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch dives but comes up short of a touchdown in the first …

Column: Is USC star QB Caleb Williams ready for bigger tests?
2 years, 3 months ago

Column: Is USC star QB Caleb Williams ready for bigger tests?

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles for a first down against Arizona State during the third quarter Saturday at the Coliseum. Then there was this, the most spectacular of five-yard runs near the end of the first half of USC’s 42-25 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night, during which he evaded a defender with a pump fake and a spin …

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