It's no secret or exaggeration to say Chicago's 2024-25 season did not go the way rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had planned; his draft day text to rookie punter Tory Taylor should tell you everything you need to know.
In his first year out of USC, the 23-year-old had two head coaches and took 68 sacks—but he also threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Which is to say there is still talent and potential there, despite an up-and-down start and some instability at the top. Indeed, Williams's promise played a large part in attracting newly minted head coach Ben Johnson, a highly-coveted candidate the Bears hope will transform their struggling offense and deliver a version of the quarterback Chicago has yet to see.
