What Caleb Williams & Chicago Bears showed to be a SCARY NFC North contender | Colin Cowherd NFL

Colin Cowherd and ‘3 & Out’ host John Middlekauff react to Week 1 of the NFL preseason. They discuss all the rookie QBs and which quarterbacks were the most impressive in their debuts. Colin discusses Caleb Williams’ last season at USC and why it’s not an indicator of how he’ll play on the Chicago Bears
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[@alexamerling79]

As a Bears fan, I loved that he went through his progressions.

[@gopackers848]

next big bust

[@ttaylor758]

No offense, but going through progressions against a vanilla defense is not a big deal

[@michaelsirois5684]

@@ttaylor758it is when the last qb couldn’t do it

[@Mike-jv4rz]

@@gopackers848 Based on what ?

[@davis2k1234]

Last 2 QBs couldn’t read progressions Fields and Mitch both are 1 read and run QBs

[@gentlemans.guidance365]

Caleb has talent you cant teach. Anybody saying otherwise are just jealous hes not on your favorite team.

[@papaguche]

I cant understand why they didnt run plays like this with justin fields

[@geo.j27]

@@papaguchewe did run many like these but fields can’t handle progressions and reading defenses like Caleb can, plain and simple

[@yoccm23]

​@papaguche that's because we had a horrible OC calling plays

[@domcagney2352]

@@papaguchethey didn’t run anything with Caleb they didn’t run with Justin a million times over 3 years. The difference was, A) Caleb was calm in the pocket, B) he read the field without panicking and C) most importantly, Caleb checked into some of those looks pre snap after seeing the defensive scheme and finding the weakness. And some were his 3rd read in the progression… Caleb did things in one preseason series that the Bears waited 3 years for Justin to do consistently- he just never did. Physically, there’s nothing Caleb can do that Justin can’t. But in terms of FEEL for the position Caleb is just a different player. It’s nothing against Justin, I wanted him to be the guy too, he just wasn’t coming along enough to warrant passing on Caleb and paying him a massive contract

[@gentlemans.guidance365]

@@papaguche Luke Getsy was the OC. And he's ass

[@raymondbrolly18499]

Caleb and Waldrons relationship will determine how far the Bears go this year. He looked to be able to read the defense no problem. BEAR DOWN

[@joeraguso5376]

Him calling out protection at the line right away is really impressive

[@lilpuppetforchrist4499]

He's little. So, get ready for a lot of bootlegs swing screens, etc.

[@MCrump795]

You could feel Caleb's energy. Think he is going ti be a good one

[@346rt]

Caleb’s USC offense last year was a big help to the Bears this year. No defense is gonna get to him faster than some of those he faced at USC. His pocket presence is a thing of beauty.

[@jeffreycooley2032]

Colin and John are pretty spot on about Caleb Williams' off schedule abilities.

[@stanhry]

Can’t wait for everyone to compare other quarterbacks to him. “He’s like Caleb Williams like”.

[@RebelPMP]

"his release is Mahomes/Marino like." Bears fans have been waiting for a guy like this since the days of the Decatur Staleys , let's hope he stays healthy and the team around him keeps improving

[@stanhry]

Best description of Williams , he the full package. Fields and Trubisky were lacking one thing or the other.

[@papaguche]

I would say play calling was lacking

[@yoccm23]

​@@papagucheI would totally agree. Play calling is so important

[@MrSoles]

DAAAA BEAAARSSS!!!! DAT'S EXACTLY RIGHT, MY FRIEND!!!! Bears going 24-0 this season! (pre-season + playoffs)

[@randolphduke]

Bears are going to win some Ditka Trophies with this guy. Da Bears!!!!!!

[@garycollier6950]

Caleb Williams has already proven to be better than Justin Fields.

[@stanhry]

Fields and Trubisky were lacking in one way or the other. Williams looking like a complete package.

[@lilpuppetforchrist4499]

Fields was setup to fail Poles was gutting the team in order to rebuild.

[@KwameFadhiliWilliams]

Nah I like Fields but he doesn't have a good feel for the position, he lacks the ability to read the defense that's all at least from what I've seen.

[@WinstonLorde]

Love John's analysis of the QB position. He should be in an NFL front office.

[@Ksola34]

The fella can play some ball. Stay healthy and keep developing. He’ll be fine

[@B.Piercesports]

Caleb didnt look bored last year when they started out 5-0

[@Will-q7c]

I seen Ryan Leaf look really good in pre season. Joe Milton out here looking like prime Mike Vick. Point is don’t take anything you see in pre season games seriously. Wait til these big angry fast men are playing all out with exotic blitzes coming at you that’s when you separate the men from the boys

[@erikdevereaux2299]

True, but all Caleb's college tape, maturity, work ethic and natural ability will make him one of the greats. He's no Trubisky, Fields or Manziel.

[@richardgale1287]

If players get bored at USC, as a last resort they could always study a degree.

[@tyson1954]

Contenders is a little steep. Still waiting to see a real game against a real team with the actual ones.

[@HeadlessZombie1991]

Not really. If Caleb plays well the Bears are absolutely a contender.

[@tyson1954]

@@HeadlessZombie1991 so they can compete with the 49ers is what the real question is. You think so? I’m not convinced, defense looked promising at the end of last year. But that was last year. Offense is unproven. Same thing with the defense really.

[@roddyb5310]

i agree im not about to call them elite i gotta see it i think most bears fans think they way, on paper dont mean shit

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@tyson1954 There's zero chance the Bears compete with the Lions or Niners. Green Bay and Dallas will probably be better too.

[@tyson1954]

@@nickbarcheck1019 that’s what I’m thinking, somewhere between Dallas and falcons

[@finkomsky]

Yes only 1 shitty preseason game but clear differences to fields Feel for the pocket Going through progressions Effortless movement at getting rid of the ball

[@BlakeRobinson14]

No one ever gets bored playing football

[@fredtheveteran4623]

That's a Dumb question No he was NOT bored at USC! He had the best QB coach on the planet. Sometimes he just tried to do too much. But yes our defense was horrible. But this season will be a lot different

[@HawgWyldFishing]

Arm strength matters, but not as much as accuracy, anticipation &, mental processing. It will never matter more than those things. What good is a powerful arm if you can’t process fast enough to see windows before they exist and be able to throw the ball on time to hit those windows when and where they need to be hit, in order to help your receiver? Either by giving them a good pass in stride and on the move, with the right leverage to keep it away from the cover defender or, to protect them from a big hit by putting it somewhere that stops their momentum, keeps the ball away from the defender, and doesn’t lead them straight into the defender at full speed.

[@david-ug4qc]

Jon is in love with Josh Allen im convinced

[@johnobrien1759]

As a diehard Chicago Bears fan, I wish this was true. But a man who cries on his mother’s lap after a game, is not bored. He might’ve been under manned, but he was never bored

[@Eldosxx576]

Come on man! One preseason game 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@reesbritton6623]

Kid looked good… I’m not even a bears fan🤷🏼‍♂️

[@HeadlessZombie1991]

So what if its one preseason game. He looked as advertised and like he should be there.

[@kingtut2421]

That’s all we got to go off wtf 🤬 he looked like a number 1 pick

[@raymondbrolly18499]

1 preseason game and its obvious that hes an NFL calibre QB

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@reesbritton6623 Preseason game sir. Preseason.

[@arkadious9320]

He looked good against a defense who didn’t have a game plan. Kids got skill no doubt but let’s wait until a few regular season games before every sports news outlet it talking about how good he played

[@drlove994]

🐻 down

[@KwameFadhiliWilliams]

What happens if caleb goes throughout the season without throwing a INT

[@dariusjones2593]

What happens when they are 4 snd and 7 , does he get bored

[@gotrojans82]

First time watching you two. Colin I know, John, no. I'll be back.

[@rohanm54]

I’ll still need to see more preszn games, but from what I’m seeing Caleb is already superior to Justin fields. You will not see Justin making plays like Caleb did against the bills. He’ll need time to grow, but at least he CAN grow.

[@apimb1396]

Looking forward to another 6-11 Bears season .... 🧀

[@gestell]

9-8 with 2 GB losses.

[@stanhry]

Green Bay losing twice to the Bears. 🧀🤮. That is harsh.

[@jeffpotter9599]

You wish… 13-4 split the division.

[@WindyCity888]

Fans are gonna be BIG mad when the kid with nail polish is dicing up their defense

[@taylor6164]

I find John Middlekauff's personality to be so grating I can't watch his content (this coming from someone that sometimes watches Cowherd of all people). I watch Jason Timpfs' stuff and I'm not nearly as into basketball as I am football. His style of presentation and demeanor is so infinitely better. Middlekauff comes across as a used car salesman trying to condescend you as a sales tactic. Wish Colin had a better football guy because it's by far my favorite sport. But hey there's still Brett Kollman and Utree, could be worse.

[@whiteturtle5543]

Bored losing games ? Left the harder conference to lose more games ? Ryan Leaf 2.0

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

This a bad take, how can you be bored when you playing Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington, Utah??

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

He wasn’t bored enough to win a National Title. Just ball out , kid

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

@@SuperOmnicronsj44 he didn’t win it tho. He didn’t even make the playoffs 😭

[@rogergambrell7492]

Colan making excuses as usual!

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@CalobAdamsInfamous913 That is dumb. I don't even like college football but that take seemed stupid.

[@gentlemans.guidance365]

He was already out of the playoffs by then. Did you even listen to the video? 😂

[@mmatip123]

He didn’t get bored he was crying in his moms arms because he cares about winning

[@Blackrain7920]

One pre season game stop it

[@iyintosoluwami]

why do you say KZbin like that.

[@georgekaono5436]

Calm down. It's preseason.

[@jessewatson8281]

Nah

[@mannyvenegas8378]

Who’s the kid that came up with that promo. Gtfoh 😂

[@nickbarcheck1019]

Kenny Pickett was good in the preseason last year. The preseason is absolutely meaningless.

[@carlito_148]

You know Kenny & Caleb are 2 totally different talents. You know it. Just being a douch

[@chisun7119]

Kenny Pickett was is nowhere near the prospect Caleb is coming into the NFL nobody compared Kenny Pickett to Mahomes years before being drafted you sir are a hater or just casual know nothing fan

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@carlito_148 I never said anything about Caleb Williams. I said the preseason is meaningless. Do you not know how to read? You clearly can't spell.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@chisun7119 You seem upset. Calm down.

[@Hoovertra]

He is amazing 😮

[@B.Piercesports]

Thats no excuse lol cause in pro football its gonna be worse

[@frederickgramcko5758]

Colin out of his league. . . Middlekolff should have his own show. . . . Wait. . . He does. . . . Colin clearly a DEI. Hire.

[@T.R.75]

lol all that from one preseason game huh? ffs, hahaha. whats going to be the excuse when Caleb starts to struggle? you do realize that the Bills didnt gameplan for anything right? you couldnt get more vanilla on defense than what the Bills showed. its basically backyard pickup football. get the gold jacket ready Bears fans.

[@raymondbrolly18499]

The Bills showed a lot of different looks for a rookie QB. Watch Kurt Warner break down Calebs play.

[@Evilishu]

And because they didn't take him seriously, they were posterized. Is that Williams's fault? He did what he had to do to beat the coverage. If you think any of the other 5 QBs were forced to make the decisions Williams made, you didn't watch the game. You say there was no game plan, listen to some of the professionals who saw the post-snap looks that he adjusted to. Okay, maybe not exotic coverages like in the regular season, but clearly not "Okay, I got 2, you got 15, LB take 13, you take 85, and you take the RB...that would have been sandlot football. It wasn't that simple or is cover 2, 4 with pressure...etc, etc just sandlot. No one is saying he's ready for the hall, but show me one of the other rookies to make that 26-yard throw on the run to the TE. Just one. Every other QB faced the number 2's or lower. Have a nice day with your non-HOF take.

[@butkusfan23]

We know it's preseason and the defense doesn't show much. The offense doesn't get creative either, genius. You're not giving us any inside information.

[@T.R.75]

lol the cope in these replies.

[@jeffpotter9599]

He’s good enough to get the bears to the playoffs this year.

[@michaelaustin1896]

if a QB is "bored" with playing football, no matter what the circumstances, it is a huge "red flag" for both performance and especially leadership.

[@PaulDo22]

Yes a red flag that he needs better competition.

[@michaelaustin1896]

@p.doetsch6209 the great ones never take their foot off the gas... never

[@PaulDo22]

@@michaelaustin1896 Watch.

[@stewboyq5216]

“Bored at usc”? Wtf maybe try a little harder so usc could actually win a conference championship

[@brianstollings6416]

Is he trying to defend Caleb? Cause saying he was bored is a bad look. If you can’t self motivate even when the team around you isn’t so hot then that’s a problem. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when Chicago starts to get injured and all these good vibes start to go away.

[@CorneilusGreen]

Hot take city. Stop being racist Colin