Many feared the Chicago Bears’ dysfunction would ruin Caleb Williams mentally before he ever got a chance to ascend as a quarterback. True to form, the organization gave it its best shot this season. They fired both the offensive coordinator and head coach within weeks of each other and have allowed the quarterback to get sacked 58 times in 14 games. He must be broken as a player, right? It may surprise people to learn that Williams has stayed remarkably level-headed amidst the chaos.
At his latest press conference, the quarterback was asked if the hits and personal struggles are affecting his confidence at all. The quarterback provided a thoughtful answer. In short, neither of those things bothers him. He’s more upset about the team’s inability to win games.
“Losing, it’s one of those things that actually really affects me. It’s tough. But I do have the (understanding) of where I’m at in my career and where I’ll be at. … So, having all that in mind, there’s a lot to be optimistic and positive about, because I’m not my best self yet, and that’s soon to come. I’m working towards that every day, and going to keep working towards that.”
Caleb Williams understands the process.
The Bears aren’t where they want to be. That much is obvious. However, they seem to have finally pinpointed a quarterback with the mental fortitude to handle playing in this city. His maturity is impossible to ignore. The outside noise doesn’t bother him. He goes into every game ready to compete. While it hasn’t always been pretty, the rookie is one of the few still fighting to win. That is exactly what the Bears need from him. Caleb Williams is the steady ship in the storm. If the organization can finally get the head coach right and retool the offensive line, some of those close losses will start turning into wins. The steady self-assurance is refreshing to hear from a Bears quarterback rather than the aw-shucks stuff previous guys seemed to offer.
For once, the organization is in a good spot at the most important position. Everything depends on what happens over the next two months. Landing the right coach could help things coalesce for the first time since the 1980s.
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Perspective is everything, and I am not in the least worried about him. At this point we need to start evolving both lines. Probably pick up a corner and a linebacker. I doubt they resign Allen, and they don’t seem too high on Scott. Guessing a number 3 there. TE2. Not sure I want Poles plugging those holes. A lot will depend on whom they hire.
Is the American word “remarkable” the equivalent to the English word “brilliance” in everyday usage? Male hyenas may use the Reader’s Digest or Wikipedia to answer. Begin your research and just make sure to finish before the bell rings for recess. Caleb, help Poles with his basic arithmetic. Thanks
If the defense were like it was in ’85 we wouldn’t be in this mess. See. Caleb has Super Bowl QB1 written all over him if some of the other pieces are in the right places on the chessboard.
Seriously, prove to me exactly how Caleb isn’t the best QB the Bears have ever had.
He has had multiple 300-yard passing performances this year and basically zero interceptions, what more do you traitors want?
I do not know envy or jealousy, but I hear they are not good for you. Better to be “More Human Than Human” Caleb. And hair does matter more than you think. Yours will never surpass Daniel’s. You ain’t got the look. So you must throw for more TDs or forget about DC.