"I don't believe" the straightforward evaluation of Caleb Williams by a former NFL executor originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

After a season of hopeful and frustrating contradictions, as he entered his second year in Chicago, expectations for Kaleb Williams remain high. Despite the ups and downs, the previous draft pick succeeded in breaking the Bears’ rookie record and passing the touchdown, which proved his talent and gains. Now, in Ben Johnson's new head coach and Declan Doyle's new offensive coordinator, the Bears hope the reset will bring more consistency to the young quarterback.

However, not everyone is sold. In particular, a former NFL executive raised serious concerns. Mike Tannenbaum, former general manager and current ESPN football analyst, makes headlines recently get upESPN's weekday morning performance, when he was asked directly: "Is Caleb Williams the quarterback who brought the bears back to glory?" Tannenbaum was captured on YouTube by Cham Sura, and his assessment was frank:

'I'm not... (persuading). I work with Ben Johnson…the new head coach of the Bears. He will be a rule-based, disciplined caller and coach. ”
“When you have 68 sacks… you have to take some responsibility.”
``The Bears did more for quarterbacks in the offseason. We'll see if he'll get better, but I'm concerned about his lack of discipline and fundamentals. ”

ESPN insider Dan Graziano took a more measured stance:

The word "persuasion" is a tricky problem here...we don't have enough data in the NFL to convince one way or another.

Now, under the guidance of head coach Ben Johnson and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, the Bears are hoping for a real new start. Johnson, who served as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the first two seasons, played a key role in turning his offense into one of the league’s most productive and creative units.

This reliable record adds to optimism, and he can bring similar success to Chicago’s reconstruction. In a powerful draft course that includes dynamic tight Colston Loveland and explosive Luther Burden III, the Bears surrounded Williams with talented Williams. If he can use this support, the second year can be the decisive chapter in his development.

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This story was first appeared on May 31, 2025 by Athlon Sports.