Bears coach Johnson targets 70% completion rate for QB Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson aims for quarterback Caleb Williams to achieve a 70% completion rate in the upcoming NFL season. This follows Williams' 58.1% completion rate last year as he enters his second season with the Bears. Johnson emphasized the importance of consistent play and improvement through repetition. Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, expressed confidence in reaching this goal and noted that his relationship with Johnson involves tough coaching to enhance performance. Training camp is currently underway as the team prepares for the season.
- •Caleb Williams recorded a 58.1% completion rate last season.
- •Johnson expects Williams to reach a 70% completion rate this year.
- •Williams aims to build confidence and rhythm with his receivers.
- •Training camp is currently underway for the Bears.
- •Johnson emphasizes the need for repetitive practice to improve execution.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson looks for greater accuracy from QB Caleb Williams in Year 2 together
"The solution to quarterback Caleb Williams’ accuracy issues has Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson bringing up a familiar number. With training camp underway in his second season, Johnson said he is again expecting a 70% completion rate this year after his third-year quarterback failed to come close to that designated figure last year at 58.1%. Williams believes he can record a higher percentage without flat-out predicting he’ll approach the magic number.
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