Caleb Williams showed all the makings of a top quarterback in the NFL, and the Bears’ success this season was a direct reflection of that. Caleb delivered seven game-winning drives this season and one of the best playoff comebacks in NFL history versus the rival Green Bay Packers. Yet there is still more room to grow for the rising star in Chicago with the Bears.
In a recent Bears Wire article, Alyssa Barbieri highlights an NFL analyst, Matt Bowen, who has big expectations for Caleb Williams next season. Here is the latest on what was said about Caleb Williams:
“NFL analyst Matt Bowen appeared on the “Hoge & Jahns” podcast recently, where he explained how he envisions Williams becoming an All-Pro quarterback in his third NFL season.”
Here is what Matt Bowen thinks Caleb needs to improve on:
“If you get Caleb to play in rhythm at a higher rate, now you’re talking about someone who can be an All-Pro player,” Bowen said. “That’s what he can be because he has the highlight plays off of that. He has the plays that, from a coaching perspective, I can’t teach. So there should be incredibly high expectations for the Bears’ offense and for Caleb Williams going into his third pro season. Now, when he gets back to Halas Hall in the offseason, it’s not learning new terminology. It’s not watching tape of the Detroit Lions. Now, you’re sitting in those meeting rooms yourself, scouting yourself.”
Caleb Williams was spectacular in the most important moments of the Bears’ games this season due to his special ability off-schedule. If Caleb Williams can control that and maintain his clutch ability, but be more in rhythm for the rest of the game on a consistent basis, he will be an even more dangerous player.
Ben Johnson’s goal was to get Caleb Williams more on schedule, but also let him do what he does best. This season, that plan fully came to full circle enough for the Bears to go 11-6, win the NFC North, and win a playoff game. It is clear that the Bears still can get even better, especially Caleb Williams. Knowing the offense more and having experience with what Ben Johnson wants to do will make this offense more effective alone next season.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Caleb Williams projected to be an All-Pro by NFL analyst next season
Reporting by Micah Huff, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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