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That can’t continue to be the case, both for Williams’ own health and the development of the offense. The Bears’ quarterback looked a bit too much like Justin Fields against the Vikings, eager to flee the pocket and make something happen with his legs. Williams scrambled six times, which were about 1/10th of the team’s plays. His 58 rushing yards were almost half the team’s total.
Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle calls Williams’ scrambling his “second act.” But it has to remain that way — the thing Williams does only when his receivers are covered or his protection breaks down.