Caleb Williams has been sacked more than any Bears QB ever — that wasn't the plan

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks on after being sacked by Maliek Collins #99 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151530 Ezra Shaw/Getty

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The last sack the Bears gave up Sunday had all the hallmarks of the problems that have plagued the franchise this season.

They had six players — all five linemen plus tight end Cole Kmet — blocking only four 49ers edge rushers. They had just one receiver open: Keenan Allen, who was over the middle but could only watch as his quarterback didn’t throw the ball. The…