Forecast for Chicago Sept. 8

My analysis of him during his last year at USC is proving to be pretty accurate. He is who he is...a product of too much hype.
I love it.

QBs don't bust overnight.

It's a series of things over a couple years, usually.

Williams was amazing in 2022 when he won the Heisman.

2023 he wasn't as good.

2024 he didn't play well.

And now he's on his 2nd coach and system in 2025.

He's getting Joey Harington'd in Chicago and He's right on schedule.

Man, I'm telling ya, if Caleb Williams doesn't have his shit together by opening day—and chances are he won't, in a brand new offense he's struggling to learn, against a Brian Flores defense designed to confuse—then things could get real ugly in Chicago. ESPECIALLY if McCarthy looks good. Bear Nation is going to let loose their pent up frustrations at yet ANOTHER highly drafted bust QB, Ben Johnson, management, ownership, et al.

MaroonBells wrote:
Man, I'm telling ya, if Caleb Williams doesn't have his shit together by opening day—and chances are he won't, in a brand new offense he's struggling to learn, against a Brian Flores defense designed to confuse—then things could get real ugly in Chicago. ESPECIALLY if McCarthy looks good. Bear Nation is going to let loose their pent up frustrations at yet ANOTHER highly drafted bust QB, Ben Johnson, management, ownership, et al.

And if Caleb is a mental mess, much of the blame should land at the feet of Johnson.  Yes, he was just hired, but he took the job knowing this.  If he can't be flexible enough to work with the tools he has, he deserves the mess.

MaroonBells wrote:
Man, I'm telling ya, if Caleb Williams doesn't have his shit together by opening day—and chances are he won't, in a brand new offense he's struggling to learn, against a Brian Flores defense designed to confuse—then things could get real ugly in Chicago. ESPECIALLY if McCarthy looks good. Bear Nation is going to let loose their pent up frustrations at yet ANOTHER highly drafted bust QB, Ben Johnson, management, ownership, et al.

JJM has to prove to us that he is looking good.
Sample size is too small right now, and he's been up and down in TC.

I don't want to overhype this season opener, I've just seen us lay an egg when we should be laying down the other team.
Sorry gang, it's just too many years as a Viking fan...trying to keep myself and my emotions centered and balanced.

MaroonBells wrote:
Man, I'm telling ya, if Caleb Williams doesn't have his shit together by opening day—and chances are he won't, in a brand new offense he's struggling to learn, against a Brian Flores defense designed to confuse—then things could get real ugly in Chicago. ESPECIALLY if McCarthy looks good. Bear Nation is going to let loose their pent up frustrations at yet ANOTHER highly drafted bust QB, Ben Johnson, management, ownership, et al.

greediron wrote:

And if Caleb is a mental mess, much of the blame should land at the feet of Johnson.  Yes, he was just hired, but he took the job knowing this.  If he can't be flexible enough to work with the tools he has, he deserves the mess.

REAL UGLY!

Ben Johnson will get this kid squared away, just remains to be seen how long it will take. So far Poles has had a lot of grace. Johnson will no doubt speak up if Williams is not going to get it eventually. Again, how long 2 years? I’m not too worried about the bears but the talking heads seem to think they are ahead of us. Lol

Line opened Bears -1 and is now Vikings -2, lot of money has come in on the Purple.

As for Caleb, a lot of gals say all it takes to feel better is a new shade of polish on the fingertips. Give it a try kid.