Overview
- This week quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett urged Williams to “do less,” advising simpler progressions and quicker throws instead of relying on extended, late-game improvisation.
- Williams delivered a breakout 2025 with 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions but his completion rate fell to 58.1% in the regular season and about 52.2% in the playoffs.
- The coaching staff describes Williams as receptive to coaching and says a better command of Ben Johnson’s offense should let him convert early downs rather than force fourth-quarter heroics.
- Media reports say the Bears have set an internal completion-rate goal near 70% for 2026 as a benchmark for increased consistency, though that figure is described as aspirational.
- An ex-scout’s post arguing Williams won’t get an early extension because of accuracy has circulated on social media, a contested outside view that highlights how completion percentage is shaping contract debates.