Concerns about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have intensified as his struggles continue into his second season.
The issues are no longer limited to growing pains or adjustments to professional football.
Through 24 career starts, the same problems keep appearing without signs of meaningful progress.
Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens offered another example of Williams failing to execute at the level expected from a former first overall pick.
His processing speed and decision-making remain significant areas of concern.
Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky recently pointed to a troubling trend that has emerged under head coach Ben Johnson’s system.
“This is still an issue: Caleb already has more 3+ second time-to-throw games under Ben Johnson (6) than Jared Goff did (5 in 3 years),” Orlovsky posted on X.
This is still an issue:
Caleb already has more 3+ second time-to-throw games under Ben Johnson (6) than Jared Goff did (5 in 3 years).@PaulHembo
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 30, 2025
Williams entered the season with considerable expectations after the Bears paired him with Johnson, widely regarded as one of the league’s top offensive minds.
The combination was supposed to accelerate his development and unlock the potential that made him the top selection in the 2024 draft.
Instead, the results have been underwhelming through eight starts under the new coaching staff.
Williams ranks 24th among 33 qualified quarterbacks in completion rate at 61.9 percent.
His overall passer rating of 90.2 ranks 20th among qualifying passers.
Other quarterbacks from the 2024 draft class, including Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, have already outshone him in overall performances.
Williams continues to hold the ball too long in the pocket and shows hesitation before the snap.
His inability to recognize defensive back closing speed has led to additional turnovers.
Chicago’s playoff hopes depend on Williams correcting these fundamental issues quickly.
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