{"id":182947,"date":"2024-07-26T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=182947"},"modified":"2024-07-26T01:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T05:47:14","slug":"takeaway-from-bears-training-camp-no-one-is-talking-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/07\/26\/takeaway-from-bears-training-camp-no-one-is-talking-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Takeaway From Bears Training Camp No One Is Talking About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With a few training camp sessions in the books for the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicago Bears<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, many are quick to judge the team&#8217;s performances thus far. However, both the team and Bears&#8217; fans are brimming with renewed hope and optimism. For <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">what feels like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the first time in ages, the Bears appear to have a capable offense that can sustain long drives throughout the season. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">there&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an overlooked aspect of the offense <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> hasn&#8217;t received much attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Takeaway From Bears Training Camp No One Is Talking About<\/h2>\n<h3>Caleb Williams&#8217; Ability to Spread the Football<\/h3>\n<p>As a rookie, Caleb Williams is already <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/05\/23\/caleb-williams-unexpected-ranking-pff-quarterback-tier-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">shattering expectations.<\/a> Not just in how he carries himself, but also in his performance on the field. In the past, you&#8217;d typically hear about one or two receivers balling out during training camp, often due to the quarterbacks&#8217; inability to spread the football. But Williams is changing that dynamic.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alongside prominent players like D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen, and Cole Kmet, who will be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">key<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the offense, lesser-known players are also getting a chance to shine thanks to Williams&#8217; ability to spread the football. Second-year wide receiver Tyler Scott has balled out so far at training camp, hauling in several deep-ball passes <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">including<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsmockery.com\/chicago-bears\/unexpected-player-continues-to-shine-at-bears-training-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">30-plus-yard reception.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Caleb Williams to Tyler Scott connection has been a thing early on at training camp. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gAlQA06xFt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gAlQA06xFt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Harrison Graham (@HGrahamNFL) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HGrahamNFL\/status\/1815906400586850648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 24, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Fellow wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has also benefitted from Williams, catching a touchdown pass in the back left corner of the end zone. Additionally, running back D&#8217;Andre Swift has also shown his pass-catching ability, breaking free from Jaquan Brisker which resulted in a touchdown pass.<\/p>\n<h3>Air Williams<\/h3>\n<p>Most quarterbacks have a special knack with the football. For Williams, he&#8217;s been able to showcase his elusive play style and ability to make perfect off-balance throws which has Bears&#8217; fans begging to see more. He made a dazzling off-platform throw to Keenan Allen which resulted in many Bears&#8217; fans dubbing him &#8216;Air Williams.&#8217; It&#8217;ll be a refreshing sight to see after seeing reports that former Offensive Coordinator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/bears\/news\/luke-getsy-says-he-schemed-to-bears-offensive-players-strengths\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Getsy restricted Justin Fields from leaving the pocket<\/a> last season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just beautiful \ud83e\udd79 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DtMZJmayN0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/DtMZJmayN0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChicagoBears\/status\/1816609373151502570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>QB1&#8217;s Leadership on Full Display<\/h3>\n<p>Like all rookie quarterbacks, they have their struggles early on. Williams&#8217; has struggled at times against a strong Bears&#8217; defense, resulting in interceptions, fumbles, and missed passes. But he&#8217;s not letting his mistakes get to his head and continues to be a leader on the team. Newly acquired tight end Gerald Everett had a positive message regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/13\/bears-caleb-williams-forming-connections-within-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Williams early impressions on the team.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHe\u2019s a complete pro\u2026 I can\u2019t say enough about him. He\u2019s a great guy and an even better football player. He\u2019s very vocal as a NFL quarterback going into his rookie year. He&#8217;s not shying away from it and you can tell he&#8217;s building his confidence day-by-day.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Bears<\/a> tight end Gerald Everett talking about his early impressions of Caleb Williams, Caleb\u2019s leadership style, and how he thinks Caleb\u2019s game translates. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a complete pro\u2026 I can\u2019t say enough about him. He\u2019s a great guy and an even better football player\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VxYhrJJLwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/VxYhrJJLwa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImBearingDown\/status\/1816622480527708605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s been a lot of criticism and judgment regarding Williams ever since college. Whether it&#8217;s been the painted nails, crying to his mom after a tough loss, or his outgoing personality, Williams has heard it all. Despite it all, he remains true to himself\u2014a happy, bright, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/17\/tom-brady-caleb-williams-goal-to-surpass-him\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">highly determined young man ready to prove his doubters wrong.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Kamil Krzaczynski &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Chicago Bears training camp underway, there&#8217;s one takeaway no one is talking about that should get more recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4976,"featured_media":182968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,54,36],"tags":[10075,7403,2769],"class_list":["post-182947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bears","category-editorials","category-nfl-news","tag-caleb-williams","tag-chicago-bears-news","tag-nfl-training-camp"],"modified_by":"Isaac Zuniga","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/182947\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/182968"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=182947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=182947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}