The former USC star quarterback, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears in April, could give the Rams fits with his elusiveness Sunday
Rams rookie Jared Verse, center, celebrates his sack with Kobie Turner, left, and Byron Young during the first half against the Lions on Sept. 8, 2024, in Detroit. LOS ANGELES — It’s a sight familiar to many football fans in Southern California. Used to be in cardinal and gold, now in navy and orange. But the moves haven’t changed when quarterback Caleb Williams spins out of a collapsing pocket to extend a play, before throwing across his body to turn a negative play into a big gain.
“His awareness of not even looking over here, but he can see somebody coming without even seeing them,” Rams outside linebacker Byron Young said. “I’m just watching him play and he gets out of sacks that are supposed to be sacks.” In Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams could not bring quarterback Kyler Murray to the ground. Players left their feet, leaping to try to grab an ankle or leg, only to find themselves face down in the grass empty-handed.
Despite Williams’ elusiveness, the Bears’ offensive line does present a good target for the Rams. The unit has allowed 36 pressures, seventh most in the NFL, on 136 pass-blocking snaps. Which could provide an opportunity for breakout games for rookies Jared Verse and Braden Fiske.
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