Caleb Williams didn't take the Chicago Bears to greener pastures in his rookie season despite how many had projected he would.
Williams didn't have the most accommodating circumstances as he settled into the pro transition.
The offense ended 2024 having collected the least amount of raw yardage across the NFL and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was fired nine games into the season.
According to Taylor Doll, host of the Making Monsters podcast, things between Williams and Waldron were so dysfunctional that Williams did all of his preparation on his own.
This included taking film sessions into his own hands by seeking outside resources away from Waldron.
“He built his own film study room because Shane Waldron was not going over film with him,” Doll said.
While Williams ended the year having endured 12 losses and lead the league with 68 sacks, he still demonstrated his potential to evolve into a dominant force.
With 3,541 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, only six interceptions, and his 489 rushing yards ranking second on the team, Williams showcased he has the makings to be a franchise quarterback in the NFL.
"I think us having an understandment of our players and how to connect with them, how to get them in the best positions possible, I think, would’ve helped all of us overall on the offensive side," Williams said after Waldron was dismissed.
Ben Johnson, who was one of the most sought-after head coaching candidates, and co. will now be tasked with grooming Williams properly. Johnson is an offensive-minded coach who earned 2024 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year honors.
"I'm really excited about obviously the Bears and this org and being able to make this happen and keep Ben Johnson as our coach for a long time," Williams said about the Johnson hiring. “We talked and you can see the competitiveness in his eyes and fire in his eyes... That's one of the most important things is that fire, that will and want to win.”
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