Caleb Williams discusses expectations entering third season with Bears
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams addressed the heightened expectations for his third season during minicamp on June 11, 2026. With a spotlight on him following his selection for the NFL Top 100 and as the cover athlete for 'Madden 27', he spoke about the importance of perspective. Williams acknowledged the challenges that come with increased attention and the need to maintain focus on improving his game. He also received praise from Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons, who called Williams the best player. Williams is aware of the scrutiny he faces but is eager to rise to the occasion.
- •Caleb Williams embraces increased attention in his third NFL season.
- •He aims to improve while handling off-field appearances.
- •Williams received praise from Packers' Micah Parsons during minicamp.
- •He was named as a Top 100 player and 'Madden 27' cover athlete.
- •Williams faced challenges from the defense during minicamp drills.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bears QB Caleb Williams embraces a brighter spotlight entering Year 3: ‘Everybody is looking at you’
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"Of all the recent praise lavished on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, it’s doubtful he expected flattery coming out of Green Bay. In a teaser for the NFL Network’s “Top 100” survey, several players were asked to name the No. 1 player, and Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons says, without cringing, “Yeah, Iceman.” During the last day of Bears minicamp Thursday, Williams seemed reluctant to engage with the man who could be chasing him next season.
"CHICAGO — Of all the recent praise lavished on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, it’s doubtful he expected flattery coming out of Green Bay. In a teaser for NFL Network’s Top 100 Players survey, several players are asked to name the No. 1 player, and Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons says, without cringing, “Yeah, Iceman.” Later in the clip, Parsons adds: “I’ve got ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:30 AMBears QB Caleb Williams embraces a brighter spotlight entering Year 3: ‘Everybody is looking at you’
CHICAGO — Of all the recent praise lavished on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, it’s doubtful he expected flattery coming out of Green Bay. In a teaser for NFL Network’s Top 100 Players survey, several players are asked to name the No. 1 player, and Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons says, without cringing, “Yeah, Iceman.” Later in the clip, Parsons adds: “I’ve got ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:00 AMChicago Bears QB Caleb Williams embraces a brighter spotlight entering Year 3: ‘Everybody is looking at you’
Of all the recent praise lavished on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, it’s doubtful he expected flattery coming out of Green Bay. In a teaser for the NFL Network’s “Top 100” survey, several players were asked to name the No. 1 player, and Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons says, without cringing, “Yeah, Iceman.” During the last day of Bears minicamp Thursday, Williams seemed reluctant to engage with the man who could be chasing him next season.
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