He hasn’t done that, but he has a chance to cross one item off that list. Next week against the Packers he can become the first Bears quarterback to start every game in a 17-game season, and the first Bears passer to start every game in a season of any length since Jay Cutler did it in 2009.

Caleb Williams is embarking on a crucial rookie season, trying to lean on a veteran Chicago Bears team as he navigates the highs and lows that come with development in the NFL.

Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit used the Thursday, December 26 slog between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks to question the leadership of Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams — which left plenty of viewers at home puzzled.

It's a legitimate concern whether Williams has taken substantive steps in his development or if the incoming coach will be somewhat starting from scratch.

With the individual stats and talent that Williams has shown in a lost first season in the NFL, several coaching candidates are reportedly taking notice of the young gunslinger. P

Williams could wind up having the third-most passing yards in Bears history, which isn't bad considering the circumstances.

Caleb Williams’ rookie season has been…complicated to say the least. A far from poor statistical first season – throwing for 3,271 yards, 19 touchdowns and only 5 picks for a very acceptable passer rating of 89.

With the season nearly over for the Chicago Bears, not only are they looking to snap their nine-game losing streak, but they're searching for things they can build off of going into the 2025 season. In his rookie season,

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams #18 reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share The Bears have the most unprepared offense in the NFL.