Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is excited to face fellow New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye on Sunday.
Williams is having a strong start in his first NFL season for a Bears team that is currently 4-4. He has recorded 1,665 passing yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions. He has also shown his ability to run with the football, as he has tallied 38 carries for 221 rushing yards.
The North Carolina product has been tasked with turning around a rebuilding Bears franchise. There are parallels between him and Maye, as both signal-callers are viewed as the future face of their franchise.
Williams had high praise for Maye, who he called an “explosive” talent, as transcribed by NESN.com’s Gayle Troiani.
“I think his game is exactly what y’all saw in college,” Williams said. “I think he’s explosive. I think he’s accurate. I think he’s a tall, strong figure back there in the pocket. I think he makes plays for his team.”
The matchup between Williams and Maye has been one of the more anticipated games on the Patriots’ schedule. We might be witnessing the future of the quarterback position in real-time.
