Fans don’t usually get much in the way of practice content this time of year. Sure, they get the obligatory highlight videos, but nothing that may offer an idea of how the team is progressing. That has been the team’s approach for years. Caleb Williams has adhered chiefly to that formula since arriving as the team’s quarterback last season. However, he occasionally veers away from it to drop nuggets here and there for fans to digest. The quarterback was at it again when he shared a fascinating picture on Instagram.
At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a typical photo of him throwing a pass. Upon closer inspection, though, you notice some important details. One is center Drew Dalman, the Bears’ recent addition, standing up defensive tackle Andrew Billings. Williams hangs in the pocket and fires a missile over the middle in stride to what appears to be Olamide Zaccheaus. Firing a pass over the middle on target with the pocket squeezing in on you is what professional quarterbacks are expected to do.
Williams shows that he can do this with this picture.
Caleb Williams appears ahead of schedule.
Reports from OTAs and minicamps illustrate a young quarterback who is absorbing the new offense at a rapid pace. Head coach Ben Johnson grills him constantly, ensuring he sticks to the details. Meanwhile, veteran backup Case Keenum is said to be an excellent tutor, quickly building a strong bond with the 23-year-old. While mistakes happen every practice, Caleb Williams hasn’t let that stop him from taking big steps forward. Executing a 94-yard drive for a touchdown was not something the offense would’ve accomplished this early last year. It is too early to declare anything for the 2025 season. There is plenty of proving to do. Still, little glimpses like this offer hope.
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