Everyone can see the potential that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has with every pass and run he makes, but some are more excited than others.
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger appeared on 670 The Score in Chicago as he discussed the play of Williams through 10 games this season. Baldy loves the trajectory that Williams is taking in his development under new head coach Ben Johnson to the point of giving him a new nickname that former NFL kickoff returner Dante Hall might recognize.
"Well, I don't know how anybody can emulate honestly what Caleb does. He's just rare. I mean, the way he can spin. I mean, he's just a human joystick, and he's strong. It's hard to get him to the ground, but talking about getting him to the ground. I mean, last year at this time, after 10 games, he's been sacked 41 times. He's been sacked 16 times, once every 21 pass attempts, which is pretty good. He's taken far fewer sacks, but he's getting rid of the ball much better. He's been well coached."
Williams has been proving himself as an electric player this season
Last year feels like a wash, with so much turnover on the coaching staff and issues on the offensive line. Williams had no chance of success until Johnson took over as head coach.
Through 10 games this season, Williams has completed just 59.7% of his passes, but has 2,329 yards and 13 touchdowns to four interceptions. He's also run for 272 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.
The accuracy has been at the top of the discussion as Williams has one of the lowest on-target percentages in the NFL, but he has more than made up for that with how cold-blooded he is in the fourth quarter. He has led five game-winning drives this season for the Bears, the most in the NFL after doing it just once last year.
What Williams has done better this season than last year is the decision-making. Not just the fact that Williams' 1.1% interception rate is on pace for an NFL record, but he's getting the ball out quicker and using his legs more at the right opportunities instead of taking more sacks.
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There's still plenty that Johnson has to work on with Williams to polish his play, but the Bears no doubt have their franchise quarterback on the roster for a long time.