Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' prize rookie QB, has won praise for his poise and playmaking during his two preseason performances.
The majority of the Chicago Bears starters, including rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.Head coach Matt Eberflus made the announcement on Tuesday, CBS News Chicago's Matt Zahn reported.The move to sit the rookie comes after two straight preseason performances that appeared to impress his teammates and observers.
1 overall pick in this year's draft has completed 50% of his passes for 170 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions, with a rating of 79.2.Williams' teammates and coaches lauded him for his poise and resiliency so far this preseason as he's adjusted to the NFL.'I know he's got a lot of attention on his back right now and obviously being the No. 1 guy in the draft, Heisman winner,' Bears tight end Gerald Everett said on Monday.
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