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Caleb Williams is playing better, and given the Bears’ history at quarterback and his own turbulent rookie season, that’s a big deal. All the qualifiers and caveats are secondary to the fact that he is progressing under coach Ben Johnson.
It can’t stop there, though.
When it comes to Williams, this season is all about the Bears determining whether he’s truly on track to be their franchise quarterback. They need clear evidence that he can carry their future.
He must show a lot more, but so far, so good. His 97.