Caleb Williams Is Just Getting Started - And the Bears Know It
Caleb Williams didn’t just take a step forward in Year 2 - he took flight. And while he’s still developing, there’s no mistaking it: the Bears have something special under center. With Ben Johnson calling the shots on offense, Williams made a massive leap, and his growth has been impossible to ignore for anyone actually watching the games.
But despite the obvious progress, there's still a pocket of skepticism - and much of it centers around one stat: his completion percentage. It’s become the go-to critique for doubters, and frankly, Bears fans are over it.
Yes, Williams finished near the bottom of the league in completion percentage. That’s a fact.
But it’s far from the whole story. And leading with that number - especially without context - misses what makes Williams’ second season so impressive.
Let’s start here: Williams set an NFL single-season record with six comeback victories. Six.
That’s not just a nice stat - that’s a quarterback putting a team on his back when it matters most. And if that wasn’t enough, he added a seventh comeback win in the postseason, taking down a division rival on the road.
Want clutch? Look no further.
Williams threw for more yards and touchdowns in the fourth quarter than in any other frame last season. He was, by just about any measure, one of the best fourth-quarter quarterbacks in the league in 2025.
That’s not something you fake. That’s poise, confidence, and the ability to deliver when the lights are brightest.
Of course, there’s still room to grow. Nobody’s pretending he’s a finished product.
The timing with his receivers can improve. The touch on short throws can tighten up.
But the foundation is there, and it’s stronger than the critics want to admit.
Take care of the football? Check.
Williams rarely puts the ball in harm’s way. He’s shown a clear preference for throwing it away rather than forcing something dangerous - a trait that’s often overlooked but critical for a young quarterback.
He also led the league in yards lost due to drops. That’s not on him - and it certainly impacts that completion percentage number everyone keeps bringing up.
And let’s talk about sacks. Williams doesn’t take many.
His pocket awareness, combined with his mobility and quick decision-making, helps him avoid the kind of drive-killing plays that plague so many young passers. That’s not just talent - that’s maturity.
So yes, the completion percentage could be better. But when you zoom out and look at the full picture - the comebacks, the poise, the decision-making - it’s clear Williams is trending in the right direction. Way up, in fact.
This is a franchise that’s been searching for a quarterback for decades. Now they’ve got one who’s already rewriting records and showing the kind of leadership and late-game magic that separates good from great.
The verdict? Caleb Williams is a budding superstar. And he’s only getting started.