Everyone has been mesmerized by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and everything that he did during the 2025 season.
After a rough rookie campaign in 2024, Williams followed it up with a franchise-record 3,942 yards and scored 30 total touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He helped the team win their first division title since 2018 and win their first playoff game in over 10 years.
The most noticeable part of Williams in 2025 was the insane throws that he made from hitting DJ Moore for two game-winning touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers, hitting Rome Odunze on a fourth and long in the playoff game against Green Bay, and Cole Kmet for the game-tying score against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round game. Those passes have gotten everyone's attention and started a whole new conversation.
Bears Hall of Famer chimed in on Caleb Williams
Former Chicago Bears special teams returner and NFL Hall of Famer Devin Hester appeared on The Sick Podcast with Adam Rank, where he was asked about his thoughts on Williams. Hester made an incredible comparison for Williams to another Hall of Famer and a future one.
"Those type of throws are like from Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Some of the throws he made, those are like throws you see Aaron Rodgers in his prime, you see Peyton Manning. You see those those type of throws from those type of guys. This guy is only in his second year, and right now, the offense that he's in, it's utilizing Caleb to what made him great."
The comparison for Manning is flattering, but he and Williams are completely different types of quarterbacks. Williams is more athletic, while Manning worked more in the pocket. Both quarterbacks, though, make some great throws that most NFL quarterbacks can't make.
Rodgers might be a closer comparison to Williams, as both can make incredible throws from inside or outside the pocket. They both are best when they can improvise with the ball in their hands.
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It's only been two years in Williams' career, but that isn't stopping anyone from making bold comparisons about him.