Ben Johnson praises Caleb Williams’ quarterback skills and potential

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Ben Johnson praises Caleb Williams’ quarterback skills and potential
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for his exceptional abilities as a quarterback. Johnson highlighted Williams' elite arm talent, playmaking skills, and escape-ability, describing the player as capable of hurting defenses in multiple ways. Johnson emphasized the need for Williams to improve his completion percentage, aiming for 70% after last year's rate of 58.1%, the lowest among quarterbacks with over 250 throws. Williams has reportedly made adjustments over the summer to enhance his accuracy and processing skills, which Johnson believes will lead to significant improvements this season.

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  • •Johnson says Williams has elite arm talent and playmaking ability.
  • •He urges Williams to improve his completion rate to 70%.
  • •Williams ranked last in completion percentage among qualifying quarterbacks last season.
  • •Adjustments made by Williams over summer aim to enhance accuracy.
  • •Johnson expects high-level play from Williams throughout games.
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"Elite arm talent, playmaking ability, escape-ability. He has his legs that he can hurt a defense with. There's just so many layers to who he is as a player," Johnson said of Williams.

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