Caleb Williams had about as good of a debut as Chicago Bears fans could’ve hoped for. He led two scoring drives, didn’t get injured, and made some truly impressive throws from inside and outside the pocket. There were some strong contenders for the best of the bunch. He had a rocket to D.J. Moore and 3rd and 12 for a 1st down. Most would probably pick his bootleg that he fired on the run to Cole Kmet for 26 yards. It’s hard to blame them. The throw was as high difficulty as it gets. However, further examination of the tape says it was not his best throw.
That came on the first drive. Chicago had a screen pass called. A blitzer from the right side forced Williams to step up. A Bill defensive tackle is about to hit him, but the rookie is able to flip the ball out just in time to D’Andre Swift for 42 yards. At first glance, it was a nifty play. Then you watch the replay and realize it was baffling Williams even completed it. For one, the defender literally has a hand in his face. Second, Williams doesn’t even have his head turned in Swift’s direction.
He basically throws the ball over his left shoulder without looking and still hits Swift in stride. That shouldn’t be possible.
Plays like that from Caleb Williams justify the Mahomes comparisons.
Then again, the Bears rookie would be quick to say Matthew Stafford was doing it first. He’s a big fan of the former Detroit Lions and current Los Angeles Rams star. No-look passes of that nature are his specialty. Jim McMahon was also known for it during his days in Chicago. Either way, the fact that Williams had the presence of mind to get the ball out while knowing where Swift would be is special stuff. Very few quarterbacks can do something like that. The fact the Bears now have one is pretty damn exciting. There is a long way to go before anybody should crown him. Still, this was an encouraging sneak peek.
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The screen pass was … a screen pass. Caleb did exactly what he was supposed to do on that play. Credit for doing his job. The elite line play on that set is what made it a chunk play. The most intriguing play I saw from Caleb was the designed roll-out to the right, when he hit Moore running a short drag route from the left side of the formation. It was a very good play call that beat the coverage Buffalo had called. Williams completed the short pass to Moore, and then sprinted upfield as a blocker. That’s a… Read more »
To be honest. I kinda like reading Dr. Sallie’s comments. They are full of sarcasm and dry humor. I do get a good laugh from them at times. To each his own.
That screen pass was absolutely amazing. I kept watching the replays to figure out exactly how he did it. If that play is a sign of things to come there are going to be some
exciting days ahead.
On another note, why do people keep talking about Fields? No one in the NFL would give more than 6th round pick for him. Doesn’t tell you something. Hahahaha….
hahahahaha.
Non- add in the fumbles and sacks. Caleb was actually 6-7 with more yards but 2 drop passes that were very catchable! Caleb is night and day way more talented than fields. Just ask any bears player!
Let me get this straight.
Caleb Williams stats; 4 out of 7 passes caught, 57% and a 101 passer rating.
Justin Fields stats; 5 out of 6 passes caught, 83% and a passes rating of 113.
So how is it that Williams had a fantastic game and was the best quarterback to play Saturday and Fields was a crappy quarterback who should not be allowed to play?