Drew Brees suggests small mechanical adjustments for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees recently consulted with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of the team's season-opening game against the Carolina Panthers. During their discussion, Brees noted that Williams could improve his completion percentage by making only three additional accurate passes per game. Williams finished the previous season with a 58.1% completion rate and recorded a high volume of throwaways and batted balls at the line of scrimmage. According to FOX Sports analyst Adam Amin, these minor fundamental adjustments could compound into more productive drives for the Chicago offense. The focus remains on refining small mechanics rather than implementing major tactical changes to the team's offensive scheme. Williams enters his second year under coach Ben Johnson as the Bears prepare to start the regular season.
- •Drew Brees advised Caleb Williams that three additional completions per game can significantly boost efficiency.
- •Williams recorded a 58.1% completion percentage during the previous season.
- •The quarterback faced challenges including 40 throwaways and 18 batted passes at the line of scrimmage.
- •Bears coaches and analysts view these issues as correctable through minor mechanical adjustments.
- •The Chicago Bears open the season against the Carolina Panthers.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — What Drew Brees told Bears QB Caleb Williams before Panthers game
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Drew Brees thinks Bears Caleb Williams is closer to a breakthrough than you think
"Count Drew Brees among those who see big things on the horizon for the Bears QB1, Caleb Williams. @kdthompson5 has the details here.
"Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees had some advice for Bears QB Caleb Williams before the season opener vs. the Panthers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:25 PMWhat Drew Brees told Bears QB Caleb Williams before Panthers game
Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees had some advice for Bears QB Caleb Williams before the season opener vs. the Panthers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:15 PMDrew Brees thinks Bears Caleb Williams is closer to a breakthrough than you think
Count Drew Brees among those who see big things on the horizon for the Bears QB1, Caleb Williams. @kdthompson5 has the details here.
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