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Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears offense still showing discouraging training camp signs
NFL: Chicago Bears Training Camp Caleb Williams at Chicago Bears training camp – Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

When Chicago Bears training camp opened up, the spotlight immediately turned to quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense. But so far, the Bears have failed to live up to expectations.

It’s important to note that there have only been three training camp practices. Head coach Ben Johnson is instilling a brand new dynamic scheme, which will take time to learn. Any struggles early on in camp shouldn’t immediate lead the franchise or fans to hit the panic button.

Still, the offense has struggled mightily to start camp. Friday’s session put those issues on full display, with numerous reporters in attendance detailing exactly how bad things got.

Williams did throw two touchdown passes during team drills , via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Finding Rome Odunze, it’s clear that the two former top 10 pick’s chemistry is growing. Still, Johnson will want to see more efficiency from his offense next time they take the field.

“Caleb Williams and the first teamers turn around a rough 7/7 red zone period with back to back completions to Odunze and Zaccheaus in 11/11,” Cronin wrote. “Lots of sticky coverage from Bears DBs near goal line.”

Chicago Bears not hitting Caleb Williams panic button 


NFL: Chicago Bears Training Camp Caleb Williams at Chicago Bears training camp – Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Of course, Williams immediately shining in Johnson’s offense would quell all of the negativity coming out of camp. However, that’d mean there isn’t much room for improvement. Now, Johnson is at least seeing tangible evidence of the issues and can address them directly.

For all the hype Chicago received over the offseason, the franchise is still putting all the pieces together. The Bears have new-look offensive line, but they must learn to play together. Johnson is figuring out the passing attack hierarchy, but he hasn’t had second-round rookie Luther Burden at his disposal. The head coach is still figuring out what works and what doesn’t in the Windy City.

Perhaps most importantly, pads still haven’t come on yet. Once the Bears are in live action, it’ll be clear to see where they stand. If the struggles continue to live speed with their full offense, then things could get a bit worrisome. But for now, the Bears are still in the early days of training camp.

When Chicago practices next, everyone in attendance will be watching to see if Williams and company improve on their performance. As quickly as fans and analysts reacted to the Bears’ struggles, a dominant performance from the offense would silence those doubters quickly.


NFL: Chicago Bears Training Camp Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson speaks during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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