All eyes are on Caleb Williams. That much is abundantly clear.
As the Chicago Bears continue pushing through training camp and toward a highly anticipated season, the daily microanalysis of Williams has become supercharged. Every word he speaks is scrutinized. Every practice rep is evaluated. Heck, every time he throws footballs at a net, conclusions are drawn as to where the second-year quarterback may be headed in his career.
Williams knows how much expectation is on his shoulders as the Bears seek a formula for sustained success, something that has evaded the franchise for the last 30-plus years. This feels like a pivotal period in Williams’ development as he unites with first-year coach Ben Johnson to relaunch his career.
After last season’s pronounced struggles — the Bears lost 10