7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rookie QB Caleb Williams and other Bears starters will sit in preseason opener

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not make his NFL preseason debut in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans, Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. Eberflus said doesn’t see a need for starters to play in an extra preseason game considering the team has three other games plus a practice session at Halas Hall against Cincinnati on Aug. 15 prior to the preseason game against the Bengals two days later. He has said he’d like for Williams to get between 45 and 60 plays during preseason but without other starters playing against subs from Houston he’d be less likely to gain much from a start. “It’s a great opportunity really for the guys, the role players that we are going to have on our team and the fringe roster players,” Eberflus said.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ben Johnson ready to build Bears offense around Caleb Williams: ‘He is a phenomenal talent’

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walked into Halas Hall dressed, in his words, like he was in the movie “The Matrix.” This wasn’t an illusion. “Holding me accountable and us being on the same wavelength.” GO DEEPER How new Bears coach Ben Johnson 'created a monster' of an offense from many influences Said general manager Ryan …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

An inside look at how Bears QB Caleb Williams developed during a chaotic season

New York Times

The Green Bay Packers’ timeout provided quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore with time to talk. If Green Bay played outside leverage, “we’ll run a glance or a five-step and snap it off,” Williams said. “You couldn’t ask for a better way to end the season through all of what’s going on, through all of the coaches being fired, …

3 months 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 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

How does Bears’ situation for Caleb Williams stack up against other teams with rookie QBs?

New York Times

When the Chicago Bears lost 19-3 to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on Nov. 10, the excitement of Caleb Williams’ rookie season deflated. The right coach and GM could build a winner around Williams; whether it can happen with the McCaskeys in charge seems highly dubious.” GO DEEPER Caleb Williams' toughness — physical and mental — stands out …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams’ toughness — physical and mental — stands out as Bears crumble

New York Times

In the final two minutes of a frustrating, disheartening loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Thomas Brown did something that Matt Eberflus had refused to do earlier this season. The Chicago Bears’ interim head coach sent in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent for rookie starter Caleb Williams. Brown might not be the Bears’ next coach, but he’s currently in …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

What the Bears’ switch at play caller means for Caleb Williams with season at crossroads

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams spent the past six months working with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. It’s hard enough to be a rookie quarterback — Williams has learned that over the past three weeks — and now he’ll have a new play caller in his ear, Thomas Brown. So I think on game day when it …

4 months, 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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams’ development at stake as Bears coaching staff searches for answers

New York Times

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals defense was supposed to be a gift for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. “I think there’s some good opportunities to push the ball down the field and create some explosive plays.” GO DEEPER Instead of a team on the rise, the Bears seem to be teetering on change, again The stats, the tape …

5 months, 1 week 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.

6 months 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 …

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 2 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 …

6 months, 2 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Defining Caleb Williams’ success in first season and Week 1 picks: Bears mailbag

New York Times

Quarterback Caleb Williams might make history for the Chicago Bears one day — maybe even Sunday — but history is going against him in his NFL debut. We’re kind of going off of things that we’ve seen, some of the base things that we do know.” GO DEEPER What we're seeing from the Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams is a leader …

6 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 …

6 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 …

7 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, …

7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

8 months ago

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams fights through training camp’s early ups and downs

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has experienced some ups and downs during his first eight days of training camp. “The reps are always paramount for anybody like myself — a young rookie, second-year guy, third-year guy — it’s paramount,” Williams said. “It’s really important and we’ll see about these preseason games coming up, how they …

8 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 …

8 months, 1 week ago

Bears put their trust in Caleb Williams from Day 1: ‘Let’s go’

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tight end Cole Kmet was in his second season with the Bears when the organization last reset its clock at quarterback. GO DEEPER Greenberg: Bears tight end Cole Kmet knows it's time for the team to start winning With Williams’ contract signed, that’s all there is left to do now. “But certainly, all those exposures are …

8 months, 1 week ago

Bears agree to deals with QB Caleb Williams, wide receiver Rome Odunze

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears locked in their top two rookies, agreeing to four-year contracts with No. 9 selection Rome Odunze and avoiding any training camp drama with their prized quarterback and wide receiver. The Bears announced Williams’ signing on Wednesday and Odunze’s on Tuesday. A person familiar with the deal told the The Associated Press that Williams will get …

10 months, 2 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 …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams 'is officially named Chicago Bears' starting quarterback'

Daily Mail

Caleb Williams will officially start under center for the Chicago Bears for the 2024 season. 1 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft had always been expected to secure the starting spot ahead of Tyson Bagent or Brett Rypien but Matt Eberflus made it official Friday. 1 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft had always been expected to secure the starting …

11 months ago

No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he’s embracing the attention

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams seemed unfazed by it all. “I’m always going to have scrutiny,” he said at a news conference Friday, a day after the Bears drafted him. I think if you win a bunch of games here, you’ll make a lot of people, the majority, happy.” The Bears have just three playoff appearances since the 2006 …

11 months 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 …

11 months 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 …

11 months 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 …

11 months, 1 week 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 …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams among 13 confirmed prospects for opening night of the NFL draft

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, the popular pick to be the No. 1 selection overall, will be among 13 prospects attending the first round of the NFL draft in Detroit on April 25. The NFL announced the 13 prospects confirmed as of Thursday night, and Southeastern Conference schools Alabama and LSU each will have three players in …

1 year 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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

Heisman winner Caleb Williams formally leaves USC, enters NFL draft as potential No. 1 pick

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams has formally entered the NFL draft, leaving Southern California after two prolific seasons. I’m excited for the future, and I am officially declaring for the NFL draft.” Williams passed for 10,082 yards with 93 touchdowns and 14 interceptions …

1 year, 2 months ago

Caleb Williams declares for NFL draft, leaving USC after two seasons

LA Times

USC quarterback Caleb Williams waves to fans while leaving the field after a Nov. 4 loss to Washington at the Coliseum. Williams declared for the NFL draft on Monday, the deadline for underclassmen to enter their names into the pool, officially ending his celebrated college career that included two record-breaking seasons at USC. The quarterback is expected to be among …

1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NFL mock draft: Falcons, Bears pull off big trade; Caleb Williams goes No. 1

New York Times

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler How badly do you want a franchise quarterback? It’s officially NFL Draft season and, we’ll find out how several teams answer that question come spring, when USC quarterback Caleb Williams and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye come off the board — possibly with the top two …

1 year, 2 months 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 …

1 year, 3 months ago

USC will take on Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, but will Caleb Williams play?

LA Times

USC learned its bowl destination Sunday. Caleb Williams’ status remains one of the biggest questions after the Trojans were announced as the Pac-12 representative for the Holiday Bowl to face No. USC was selected for the Holiday Bowl, which gets the fourth pick of Pac-12 teams, while Utah and Oregon State, which finished with identical 5-4 conference records as USC …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bears mock draft reaction: Is Caleb Williams the right call at No. 1? Is a QB?

New York Times

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus presented the game ball to the entire team after its 12-10 win against the Minnesota Vikings on “Monday Night Football.” “A new beginning right here,” he said. In Dane Brugler’s first mock draft, he has the Bears taking USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick. Poles, the Bears’ scouting staff …

1 year, 5 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 …

1 year, 6 months ago

Could Caleb Williams return to USC in 2024? Dad says it’s possible QB skips NFL draft

LA Times

USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to make himself available for the 2024 NFL draft, but his father says not so fast. “He’s got two shots at the apple,” Carl Williams told the magazine. “So if there’s not a good situation, the truth is, he can come back to school.” He’s got a point, and one that any NFL team …

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