CBS Sports analyst Ross Tucker expressed “major concerns” about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during an appearance on Chicago’s 670 The Score’s “Mully and Haugh” morning show Friday.
“I have major concerns about Caleb Williams,” Tucker said. “It feels to me, like more often than not, he does the wrong thing. This isn’t a talent thing … I feel like he either gets really bad advice or his awareness rating on Madden needs to go down like 30 points.”
The former NFL offensive lineman questioned Williams’ future with the organization.
“Like, if I had to bet, OK, is Caleb Williams going to be the Bears’ starting quarterback in three years? I probably would bet ‘No,’ if I had to bet yes or no right now, just based on what we’ve seen so far,” Tucker said.
Williams faced significant challenges during his rookie season. The Bears finished 5-12 with just one win within their division.
The team underwent a coaching staff overhaul, including the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus as the season concluded.
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has taken over as Williams’ new coach heading into the upcoming NFL season.
Tucker’s comments follow recent ESPN reports about tensions between Williams, his father Carl, and the Bears during the draft process.
The Heisman Trophy winner now faces pressure to prove critics wrong when he returns to the field in September.
Bears fans continue to hope Williams can develop into the franchise quarterback the organization has long sought.
