Introduction to the Bears’ Expectations
Bears coach Ben Johnson didn’t want to reveal too much about his plans for quarterback Caleb Williams as players reported to Halas Hall for training camp on Tuesday, but he had no problem making public that one standard for him this season will be completing 70% of his passes.
Setting the Bar High for Caleb Williams
By extension, then, he’s looking for something near that in practices, which begin Wednesday morning. Williams often lamented his struggles with throwing accuracy last season, when he started by completing just 14 of 29 passes against the Titans and went on to finish 29th in the NFL (among players who played at least 10 games) with a 62.5 completion percentage. That included three rookies: Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix.
Analyzing Last Season’s Performance
Williams also threw for 3,541 yards, had 20 touchdown passes, threw six interceptions and posted an 87.8 passer rating. Among Bears single-season leaders, he was fourth in yardage, 12th in touchdown passes and 12th in passer rating among players who threw 200 or more passes.
The Path to Improvement
To achieve the goal of completing 70% of his passes, Williams will need to significantly improve his accuracy. This could involve a combination of film study, practice drills, and game strategy adjustments. Coach Johnson’s expectation sends a clear message about the importance of precision and consistency in Williams’ performance.
Conclusion
The Bears’ coaching staff has set a clear goal for Caleb Williams: to complete 70% of his passes. Achieving this standard will require hard work and dedication from Williams, as well as strategic support from his coaches and teammates. If successful, this could be a key factor in the Bears’ success in the upcoming season.
FAQs
- Q: What is the completion percentage goal set for Caleb Williams by Coach Ben Johnson?
A: 70% - Q: How did Caleb Williams perform in terms of completion percentage last season?
A: He finished with a 62.5 completion percentage. - Q: What was Caleb Williams’ passer rating last season?
A: 87.8 - Q: How many touchdown passes did Caleb Williams throw last season?
A: 20 - Q: What is the expectation for Williams in practices starting Wednesday morning?
A: To achieve a completion percentage near 70%.
