Analysts remain skeptical of Bears QB Caleb Williams despite rising performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Caleb Williams, the Bears' quarterback, is gaining attention but still faces skepticism from some NFL analysts. Ranked 13th by Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick, concerns linger over his throw rate amidst a notable performance in his second season. Williams led the Bears to their first Divisional Round appearance in 15 years and recorded 37 big-time throws, second in the league. Analysts agree he is trending upwards, indicating significant potential despite shortcomings in his game. As the season progresses, expectations will be high for Williams to address these critiques.
- •Caleb Williams is ranked 13th among NFL quarterbacks by analysts.
- •He led the Bears to a Divisional Round appearance in 2025.
- •Williams recorded 37 big-time throws, second only to Matthew Stafford.
- •Concerns persist about his negatively graded throw rate ranking 38th.
- •Analysts see Williams trending in the right direction despite critiques.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Some NFL analysts are still skeptical of Bears QB Caleb Williams
"Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is trending in the right direction, but he has to do more to impress the many NFL skeptics he still has
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