Caleb Williams: Training Camp Start Generates Expectations in the Bears
The start of training camp for Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, has generated expectations and analysis from coaches and fans. Despite some difficult moments in the first practices, the coaching staff shows optimism and highlights the importance of the learning process. During the most extensive practice of the week, focused on the red zone, Williams had an uneven performance. In 7-on-7 drills, he didn’t complete any passes at the 20-yard line, with two interceptions and one overthrown pass. However, in full-team plays in the red zone, he managed to connect on two consecutive touchdown passes to receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus.Wide receiver DJ Moore also offered his perspective on the camp.No, I wouldn’t say that at this moment. All of this is progress and over the next six weeks we are going to have a lot of repetitions in all these plays. We are going to try to master these things. The first time you guys did something, you know, you’re still not masters at it. It takes a little work and progression to get there.
Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator
The head coach, Ben Johnson, has implemented a new offense, and the players have highlighted the intensity of the practices and the attention to detail that Johnson demands.We had some setbacks, the defense outplayed us with the interceptions, but everything comes with the training camp days.
DJ Moore, Wide Receiver
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle noted that the team is working on different scenarios and that the repetition of errors is what really worries him. He also explained that contingency plans are being developed for defensive pressures. Williams seems to understand the goals of his coaches, as demonstrated by sharing a message from J.J. Watt on the social network X, which underlines the importance of practice and learning through trial and error. Before training camp, Johnson set ambitious goals for Williams, including a 70% completion percentage during his second NFL season. Williams, for his part, aims to be the first player in Bears history to throw for 4,000 yards. The team is closely monitoring Williams’ progress. Doyle stated that information about the quarterback’s performance is crucial to assess his progress and set realistic goals.They saw how he took out the headlines. We are not wasting time, that’s how detailed you have to be. You have to know what you are doing in that play, and you better do it right the first time or you’re gone.
DJ Moore, Wide Receiver
