Former NFL RB questions Bears' Caleb Williams intelligence

Cameron Belcher

Former NFL RB questions Bears' Caleb Williams intelligence image

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Caleb Williams had one of his most impressive performances in the Chicago Bears' win over the Cleveland Browns, with another 200-plus passing yards game and two touchdowns.

Williams has performed well in his second year, leading the Bears to a 10-4 record and first place in the NFC North heading into the rematch against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, after dropping the first meeting two weeks ago.

The sophomore signal caller has thrown for 3,150 yards, 21 touchdowns, and only six interceptions, ranking within the top 15 in all three categories. Williams has only thrown 12 picks so far in his nearly two seasons in the league.

However, even with all the stats that point to how well the former No. 1 draft pick has played, there is one former player who still wants to see more from the quarterback.

Former running back LeSean McCoy, best known for his stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, shared his thoughts about Williams on the Speakeasy talk show, hosted by McCoy and Emmanuel Acho, in which he questioned the young star's ability to read coverages.

"When I watch him, and I see the passing concepts they give him, it's super simple, right? So it makes me believe, can he really read that well?" McCoy admitted.

After drawing comparisons to noticing the same thing from Williams in college, Shady doubled down on his statements, declaring, "Now he gets to the pros, and I'm still questioning how smart he is as far as reading the coverages." Ending his observation by claiming that the QB only plays from a talent standpoint.

Staff Writer