Kerry Joseph spent a few seasons in Seattle as their assistant quarterbacks coach. In that time, he worked exclusively with veterans, from Russell Wilson to Geno Smith and Drew Lock. His arrival as the new Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach brought a new challenge. He would be responsible for overseeing the development of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams. It is a premium opportunity. If Joseph can help the young man excel, he may soon have multiple job offers for higher positions coming his way. The first step is figuring out the best way to teach Williams.
That meant getting to know the young man. It didn’t take long for the Bears coach to realize that his new charge was not what you’d call normal. What stood out right away was Williams’ approach to learning. Yes, it involved the usual going through drills, studying the playbook, and rehearsing cadences. However, Joseph admitted to the Bears media that Williams takes it a step further. He constantly asks “why” about everything. He doesn’t just want to know about plays and concepts. The QB wants to understand the reasons for them.
That is something Joseph was admittedly taken off guard by.
Caleb Williams doesn’t want to know the offense. He wants to embrace.
For that to happen, he must understand the purpose behind every play he calls. That way, he knows what it is supposed to do and what he’ll have to do if changes are required at the line of scrimmage. This is not something you typically hear with a rookie quarterback. Most of them spend their time learning the playbook and running what is called. They don’t take ownership of the offense until they’re more experienced. Williams isn’t bothering to follow that timeline. He wants answers immediately.
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Joseph is duty-bound to provide them. It is encouraging to know how determined the Bears quarterback is. Mitch Trubisky and Justin Fields were more traditional rookies. They remained quiet and did what they were told. Caleb Williams already operates as if he has a clear understanding of his position. The best quarterbacks are the ones who take full control of the offense, even if they might not call the actual plays. Jim McMahon was probably the last Bears QB to do that. We all know how that ended.
Lord have mercy, I’ve been away from this website for many months, and it’s been taken over by a bunch of lunatics. A doctor, or ne’er-do-well, or maybe a know-it-all? Maybe we can hand out tape measures and you all can exchange your information and meet up for a measuring contest, lol! Because it’s obviously is not relating to football but who’s got the biggest truck nuts hanging from their belt. Remember Doc, word salads have no nutritional value, and absolutely dull mental acuity. Eric is doing a fine job as he always has. You think you’re any better, start… Read more »
Rocketass, you are so jealous of me. So, keep up the good work. I don’t know who you are, but I know what you are. You have to be an idiotic Trumpster too.
Get used to it sally…its just starting. More to come.
Difficult to say which is worse, the US Supreme Court or about six commenters often on this site.
Unfortunately I’ve heard all this before about previous rookies. Hot air that may or may not come true.