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Caleb Williams Revamps Footwork Under Coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson is fine-tuning Williams’s mechanics to solidify his role as the Bears’ franchise quarterback.

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Overview

  • Williams has adopted an extended left-foot posture suggested by Johnson to improve throwing mechanics and quick-game efficiency.
  • He is actively seeking and applying criticism to refine his body language and presnap procedures.
  • Johnson has overhauled the Bears’ offense with an analytics-driven scheme that underscores fundamentals and mental preparation.
  • Williams endured an NFL-high 68 sacks and ranked 17th in passing yards as a rookie, prompting the technical adjustments.
  • The coach is determined to change the long-standing perception that Chicago is inhospitable to quarterbacks.