The Chicago Bears followed up a shocking collapse against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday. Chicago is now 0-2 on the season, subverting the widespread optimism surrounding the team after the Ben Johnson hire.

While Caleb Williams has never lacked confidence, he’s largely failed to back up his swagger since entering the league as the top draft pick in 2024. And a recently unearthed claim by Williams captures the quarterback overpromising and underdelivering.

When the Bears selected punter Tory Taylor three rounds after taking Williams in the 2024 draft, the QB reached out to his new teammate. Anticipating a new, dynamic offense in Chicago, Williams reportedly told Taylor, “You’re not going to punt too much here,” per

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