Bears QB Caleb Williams' Improv Takes a Backseat to Precision, but Still Yields Big Results.
Caleb Williams has been given ample time to throw the ball this season. The Bears' quarterback averages 3.27 seconds between when the ball is snapped and thrown, which is almost half the average NFL quarterback time. This extended period allows for a mix of improvisation and precision in his throws.
In Sunday's game against the Giants, Williams showcased his ability to make plays on the fly. A deep pass to DJ Moore was overthrown, as the safety got to him before he could reach his intended target. However, this wasn't a problem for the Bears, who have an abundance of talented receivers and tight ends.
Later in the game, with about nine minutes left, Williams found a receiver - actually Rome Odunze, who had popped open to help block defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux - but he was forced to backpedal due to pressure. In doing so, however, he overthrew D'Andre Swift.
The Bears coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that while Williams made several good plays in the game, there are some throws that could have been made with less scrambling and more precision. For example, on their first drive, a fourth-and-four at the Giants' 30-yard line, Williams had an open DJ Moore downfield, but he took three extra steps before releasing the ball.
Johnson has discussed this throw with Williams, stressing that while his ability to escape pressure is valuable, he should also be able to deliver the ball to open receivers more quickly. This balance will be crucial for the Bears as they continue their season.
Caleb Williams has been given ample time to throw the ball this season. The Bears' quarterback averages 3.27 seconds between when the ball is snapped and thrown, which is almost half the average NFL quarterback time. This extended period allows for a mix of improvisation and precision in his throws.
In Sunday's game against the Giants, Williams showcased his ability to make plays on the fly. A deep pass to DJ Moore was overthrown, as the safety got to him before he could reach his intended target. However, this wasn't a problem for the Bears, who have an abundance of talented receivers and tight ends.
Later in the game, with about nine minutes left, Williams found a receiver - actually Rome Odunze, who had popped open to help block defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux - but he was forced to backpedal due to pressure. In doing so, however, he overthrew D'Andre Swift.
The Bears coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that while Williams made several good plays in the game, there are some throws that could have been made with less scrambling and more precision. For example, on their first drive, a fourth-and-four at the Giants' 30-yard line, Williams had an open DJ Moore downfield, but he took three extra steps before releasing the ball.
Johnson has discussed this throw with Williams, stressing that while his ability to escape pressure is valuable, he should also be able to deliver the ball to open receivers more quickly. This balance will be crucial for the Bears as they continue their season.
. Ben Johnson's right, it's all about finding that balance between making plays with your legs and delivering the ball quickly to open receivers.
. The Bears have some amazing talent on offense, so let's see them use it effectively and not just rely on Williams' athleticism to bail them out every time 
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3.27 secs?! That's like having a whole extra second to think before throwing... which actually sounds super helpful for improv plays 
But at the same time, coach Ben Johnson is saying he should be more precise with his throws? Like, I get it, precision is key, but Williams also has some crazy escape skills 
. I mean, I've seen him scramble out of a tight spot before and still make a decent pass... but yeah, I guess it's all about finding that balance between being able to improvise and delivering the ball quickly 
! hes got some sick moves out there on the field but its all about balance now i feel like he needs to work on throwin that ball quicker before he gets pressured 
. ben johnson is right tho, precision matters too - cant have him scramblin around for every little sec lol. anyhoo, rome odunze had some huge blocks last week and caleb's got the arm to deliver 
. gotta root for the bears! 
. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome that he can scramble out of trouble, but when you've got open receivers downfield, just throw the ball already! 
I mean, the guy had DJ Moore wide open on 4th and 4, what was he thinking? 
The coaches are right, we need to see more balance between improvising and precision. Still, Williams has a lot of heart and that's definitely helping his team win games 
. ben johnson's right, though - the bears need him to find a better balance between making plays and being precise with his throws. i mean, dj moore is an amazing receiver but come on, 3 extra steps?! 
- sometimes you're soaring high on those big plays, and other times you're scrambling to keep up 
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. Plus, Coach Johnson is all about finding that balance between improvisation and precision - I love how they're working together to make sure Caleb's got the tools he needs to succeed 
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. That fourth-and-four throw was a bit of a rookie move, but it's all part of the growth process 
. And who knows? Maybe with a little more practice, he'll be throwing those open receivers by the dozen 
The Bears need to work on finding that balance so they can keep making big plays and winning games.
The Bears' offense is so talented with all those receivers and tight ends, it's hard to blame Williams for trying to make something happen when things break down. And hey, coach Ben Johnson is already working with him to find that balance - problem solved! 
. On one hand, it allows him to make plays when his receivers are covered or the defense is blitzing, which can be game-changers 
. I think Williams has shown flashes of this already, but it's something he needs to work on consistently to reach his full potential 
. The Bears have the talent and pieces in place to make a deep playoff run, so with some tweaks to his timing, they could be an unstoppable force 
thats like, a lot of time to think before releasing the ball! 
and yeah, he made some sick plays on the fly but like coach Ben Johnson said, sometimes precision is key 
its all about balance for Williams now 
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. Williams is a talented QB, but if he can't make those quick throws, it's gonna be tough for him to lead the Bears to wins 
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. It's like, balance between being a gunslinger and knowing when to throw... Interesting 
It's like watching an artist who's too focused on perfecting their craft, instead of just letting loose and creating something beautiful 
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He's got so much time to throw and that's awesome, but Ben Johnson's right, he should be able to lock in those open receivers ASAP. Like, come on, DJ Moore is wide open on that 4th down 
, why take the extra 3 seconds? It's all about balance now - Williams' improv skills are still fire 
. It's all about findin' that balance between improvisation and accuracy, you feel me? The Bears coach is onto somethin' with Ben Johnson 
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