Overview

• ESPN analyst and former NFL linebacker Sam Acho criticized Williams on SportsCenter for wearing his socks "halfway down," framing it as a lapse in attention to detail for a team leader.
• The comment triggered online backlash, with many fans questioning the relevance of focusing on attire rather than on-field play, according to reports from EssentiallySports and Hindustan Times.
• Bears head coach Ben Johnson voiced disappointment in the offense after the preseason outing against the Chiefs, saying the unit "has to get better in a hurry."
• Coverage noted Williams’ uneven training camp and preseason and cited his rookie-year line of 3,541 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, six interceptions and a high sack total that fueled questions about his development.
• Reports referenced the NFL’s uniform guideline on socks and potential fines, though no fines for Williams were reported in the articles.