The NFL is a fast-paced environment. The Chicago Bears’ victory laps over the Green Bay Packers after winning another offseason seems like it was yesterday.
Caleb Williams, the quarterback they had recently selected, came into the league in the greatest possible position. Or so we were informed by Bears supporters. With Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen, and DJ Moore as supporting cast members, how could he not have a strong start to his career?
Well, well, well. Now that Packers-Bears week has officially begun, the narrative has taken a dramatic turn. The Bears suffered a humiliating defeat to the New England Patriots, and Williams hasn’t thrown a touchdown pass in the last three games.
Can I say that? There are several parallels between Williams’ and Bryce Young’s stats from the previous campaign. Although he doesn’t lose the ball very frequently, it comes at the price of important plays and points. Williams is on track to complete 60.5% of his throws for 3,371 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions at his current per-game average.
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The Bears may be about to undergo significant adjustments, while the Packers have used their bye week to scout themselves and get ready for a major NFC North matchup.
Adam Schefter fuels the potential Against the Packers, Caleb Williams is benched.
Consider stating three months ago that Williams may be benched before the Bears’ first game against the Packers. Adam Schefter of ESPN thinks it’s possible, but it still looks unlikely. On the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, he made some intriguing remarks.
“At this time, I’m not sure if they have made any decisions. I have no idea what they’re going to do in the end,” Schefter remarked. “I anticipate that Chicago’s offensive football team will undergo some kind of transformation. Is that altering the play-caller? Is Tyson Bagent being benched in place of Caleb Williams as the quarterback? All of these topics, I believe, are being discussed.
Whoa. What a disaster.
However, it may not be the worst option. Behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league, Williams has absorbed 15 sacks in the last two games. Fifteen, indeed. That sounds so good that even the Packers’ ailing pass rush must like it. The first rule to assist a young quarterback? Keep him safe.
For comparison, in the last two weeks, Williams has been fired more times than Jordan Love in his last 12 games. You can safeguard your young quarterback in this way.
Before this game, would the Bears dare sit Williams? With their season practically at stake?
Teams typically start game-planning early in the week and are totally focused on their next opponent. Even the starting quarterback for the Bears is unknown. Who is going to call plays? The Packers, however, have already spent the last week getting ready for the Bears.
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