Caleb Williams reportedly apologized to the entire locker room after OC Shane Waldron was fired
The primary reason for Waldron’s dismissal was his inability to effectively develop the USC product.
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Caleb Williams and Shane Waldron (Via Yahoo Sports/Chicago Sun-Times)
Regardless of what critics say, the Chicago Bears indeed made the right decision selecting Caleb Williams using the first overall pick in 2024. The rookie quarterback may not be playing to the standards expected of him, but when it comes to taking accountability, it seems, he is leading the locker room.
Williams’ comprehension of the role of a leader was well demonstrated in a recent locker room incident where he took responsibility for his contribution to the Bears’ struggling offense following the dismissal of Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron. He reportedly apologized to his teammates for his underwhelming performance, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer.
Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams actually got up in a team meeting after OC Shane Waldron was fired and APOLOGIZED for his part in the offense stalling enough where Waldron was fired. Teammates were very impressed by the accountability and his decision to do that.
Jay Glazer reported on X
Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams actually got up in a team meeting after OC Shane Waldron was fired and APOLOGIZED for his part in the offense stalling enough where Waldron was fired. Teammates were very impressed by the accountability and his decision to do that. @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 17, 2024
Considering the hyping surrounding Williams’ debut in the NFL as the first overall pick, the expectations were already through the roof. And after the Windy City’s offense tumbled, Williams couldn’t find a better support system as he was promised. In fact, the primary reason for Waldron’s dismissal was his inability to effectively develop the USC product.
In his debut so far, the rookie has thrown for 2016 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions with a completion rate of 60.5.
OC Thomas Brown aims to simplify offense amidst 4-6 struggles
Even though many analysts including Fox Sports lead analyst Tom Brady have criticized the quarterback for the 4-6 record, his transition from college football to the signal-caller of the Bears has been alarmingly rapid. That’s why, this time under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, the Bears are changing their approach.
[The] goal will be to get back to basics for Williams, as his (Williams) transition from college to professional football has been a bit steeper than anticipated.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported
In his first team meeting as the new Offensive Coordinator, Brown discussed their gameplay for the remaining season, emphasizing taking slow with the rookie quarterback by “going back to basics.” Meanwhile, head coach Matt Eberflus, who is on the hot seat, took accountability for Chicago’s struggle with a 4-6 record and promised to improve.
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