Caleb Williams’ Preseason Debut Has Former NFL QB Fawning Over Him

Utsav Khanna | 11/08/2024
Caleb Williams’ Preseason Debut Has Former NFL QB Fawning Over Him

Caleb Williams finally took the field for his first NFL snaps in Chicago’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. And even though an MVP-level player like Josh Allen was on the opponent team, the number one overall pick stole all the spotlight.

After concluding his first game, Williams completed 4 of 7 passes for 95 yards. His completion percentage stood at 57%, with his longest throw reaching 42 yards. It was undoubtedly a solid outing, and many people have already started noticing what the rookie brings to the table.

In his brief time on the field, Williams was able to clearly showcase that he’s the real deal for the Chicago fans. Robert Griffin III was particularly impressed by the ex-Trojans star connecting for a “40-yard frozen rope” of a throw.

In a video of X, Griffin broke down this play, going into detail as to why Williams will be a special player in this league. The former Commanders QB explained that Williams has great play-action movement and sells the play to perfection.

He noted that for this to work, the rookie playmaker needed to create a 9-10 arc between the defense and himself, and that’s exactly what he did.

Along with that, Williams used a fake throw to startle the defender running towards him and divert him horizontally, giving him just enough time to pursue his target.

By buying that extra second, Williams made a superb play out of a potential sack situation. He also managed to stay in a relatively safer area behind the scrimmage line without needing to go downhill.

That said, although Griffin is showering praise on Williams today for what he can bring to Chicago, one Bears fan was quick to remind him that he isn’t on their good side yet. They remember how Griffin suggested the QB out of USC should go to Washington instead of Chicago.

Putting the banter aside, most fans were significantly happy to see their first overall pick perform at the level they wanted.

NFL world reacts to Caleb’s preseason debut

With just a few throws, there wasn’t much he could do in his very first game. But he still won over the majority of people’s hearts. Two throws, including the one Griffin detailed and another to DJ Moore, stole the show. It was enough for one fan to demand his statue:

Not so surprisingly, Caleb’s preseason performance found him new fans.

Here’s another former NFL QB talking about his throw:

As the 2024 season inches closer, we will see much more of the 2022 Heisman winner. With his explosive offense and rocket arm at the helm, it might finally be the season for Da Bears.

And what’s currently a trailer from the club and Williams will soon become a full-feature film, and Chicago is better for it.

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Utsav Khanna

Utsav Khanna, an NFL journalist with a keen eye for the game, has been covering the sport for the past two years, trying to bring the most interesting stories from and around the game. Armed with a degree in English Journalism from the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication, he transitioned from a background in Public Relations to pursue his passion for sports reporting. Having penned over 200 insightful articles, he tries to bring in all the perspectives while writing as the NFL probably as one of the most intricate ecosystems in all of sports. A fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he admires the way Coach Mike Tomlin makes players buy-in into a system and entrusts them in challenging situations.

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