After an abysmal rookie season headlined by coaching malpractice that led to an offseason full of changes, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is hoping the right fit was found with new head coach Ben Johnson.
After serving three years at the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, Johnson joined Chicago this offseason looking to change the fortune of the franchise with their young quarterback, similar to how Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels have worked together in Washington.
Last season, the Commanders led by Quinn and Daniels, made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game, where they fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, but saw their quarterback win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Looking to replicate what the Commanders have done, the Bears brought in Johnson to work with Williams and hopefully take him to the next level. Although Quinn has made his name known as a defensive minded coach, he had plenty of success, success that was noticed by Williams.
“Playing against them last year and Dan Quinn, they do a good job over there. Their guys play sound football,” Williams said. “They obviously have a vet right in the middle, they have a bunch of vets, but they’ve got a vet right in the middle of the defense with Bobby Wagner. So, just being able to go out there and do our job, execute our plays, execute our techniques, is the challenge for us. Because, that’s what those guys are going to do. They’re going to play hard-nosed football. They’re going to come out and they’re trying to make a bang on plays and come downhill and hit on run plays and, when the ball’s in air, they’re going to try and go and attack it.”
Understanding the task at hand against Quinn’s defense, Williams discussed what the offense is going to have to do, including putting it on himself to give his wide receivers a chance to make plays.
“So, it’s our job, for me, to be able to throw good passes, give our receivers the best chance,” Williams said. “It’s our guys’ job to be able to have the right technique and go grab the ball or run and protect the football and lower pad level and all the different things that it takes to win games.”
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