Bears legend doesn’t hold back on QB Caleb Williams

Entering his second NFL season, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was facing at on of pressure.

After getting off to a sluggish start to begin the 2025 campaign, the narrative surrounding Williams turned south. Fans called for him to be benched and the outside noise about him not being the long-term franchise quarterback got very loud.

Despite the pressure, Williams kept his composure. Now, he has the Bears at the top of the NFC entering Week 14 action.

Williams has played in 12 games this season and has completed 58.1 percent of his passes for 2,722 yards, 17 touchdowns, and just five interceptions. He has also picked up 306 yards and scored three touchdowns on the ground for Chicago.

Granted, there are still many ways for Williams to continue developing. He needs to improve his completion percentage in a big way. However, there are a lot of reasons to be excited about the Bears’ future with him leading the way.

Keeping that in mind, Chicago legend Ron Rivera spoke out with strong words about Williams. He clearly believes that the former USC standout is the guy to lead the Bears back to Super Bowl glory.

“This young man is going to be a solid pro, have a tremendous career, and is going to lead the Bears to another opportunity to get another Lombardi trophy,” Rivera said.

Rivera, a well-respected former player and head coach in the NFL, carries weight when he speaks. His opinion of Williams is powerful and should provide more confidence for the Chicago fan base. Williams received a full-fledged endorsement with that statement.

With Ben Johnson now leading the team as head coach, the future is incredibly bright for Williams. He’s not a finished product, but he has taken a big leap in the right direction from his rookie season. The sky is truly the limit for him moving forward.

Hopefully, Rivera ends up being correct with his belief in Williams. Perhaps the 24-year-old quarterback truly will be the guy to lead the Bears to their first Super Bowl title since 1986.