Caleb Williams Faces Minimal Expectations with Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is seen as the next big star, a title often given to first overall NFL Draft picks. The Heisman Trophy winner from USC in 2022 aims to become the Bears’ all-time great passer. Interestingly, the benchmark isn’t high; no Bears QB has ever thrown 35 touchdowns in a season, or even reached 30. Additionally, the team has yet to have a single season with a 4,000-yard passer.
Caleb Williams is set to become a standout quarterback for the Chicago Bears, a title often given to first overall NFL Draft picks. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from USC aims to be the Bears’ all-time great passer, but the expectations are low. No Bears QB has ever thrown 35 touchdowns in a season, or even 30, and the team has never had a single 4,000-yard passing season.
Achieving any of these milestones would be significant for Williams and the Bears, especially given current Super Bowl betting odds that place Chicago among the least likely to contend. The Bears remain a lower-tier team in NFL Power Rankings, and making a playoff run would be a major achievement, considering the franchise’s troubled history at quarterback. Until they establish a reliable passing game, expectations will remain subdued, even as the league encourages more passing. Williams won’t need to accomplish much to leave his mark in Bears history, especially in a franchise where the bar has been set so low.
