Overview

• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Turron Davenport report that Williams’ pre-draft fact-finding left him wary of Waldron’s personality fit and usage plan.
• Team sources described a “we will figure it out” stance rather than the direct quarterback tutoring Williams was seeking.
• Reporting says Williams often watched film without typical hands-on guidance and lacked a veteran mentor on the roster.
• Chicago fired Waldron in mid-November 2024 and dismissed Matt Eberflus weeks later; over his final eight starts Williams logged 1,756 yards with 11 touchdowns and one interception.
• GM Ryan Poles has acknowledged early missteps and backs Johnson’s fundamentals-first program, paired with interior line reinforcements and added pass-catching options.