Overview

• Videos from Chicago’s 2025 training camp have surfaced showing Williams struggling to deliver accurate passes within the pocket.
• FS1 analyst Jason McIntyre cited Williams’s pocket passer rating (24th), yards per attempt (29th) and completion rate (25th) among 34 quarterbacks in making the Manziel comparison.
• In the 2025 offseason, the Bears reinforced the offensive line by trading for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson and signing Drew Dalman to protect their quarterback.
• As a rookie, Williams completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions, underscoring both his upside and areas for growth.
• Year two under head coach Ben Johnson, credited with improving Jared Goff, now represents a pivotal moment for Williams’s long-term trajectory.