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a day ago
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Mike Tannenbaum not convinced about Bears QB Caleb Williams
There's been plenty of discourse surrounding Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after just one NFL season. The former first overall pick had a solid rookie season, but he wasn't without his struggles amid a chaotic 5-12 campaign marred by coaching ineptitude. The Bears have made Williams a priority this offseason, including the hiring of new head coach (and offensive and QB guru) Ben Johnson, as well as shoring up the offensive line and adding more weapons. But that still hasn't quieted the detractors, who some are already doubting Williams' future after just one season (and before Johnson gets a chance to work with him). Advertisement On Friday's "Get Up" on ESPN, former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum discussed his doubts about whether Williams has a future with the Bears -- while acknowledging the awful situation Williams dealt with last season. 'I am not (convinced about Williams in Chicago),' Tannenbaum said. 'I worked with Ben Johnson in Miami, the new head coach of the Bears. He is going to be a rule-based, disciplined play caller and coach. When you have 68 sacks? Look, the Bears were not great in coaching, not great in personnel last year but you have to bear some of that responsibility. No team has done more for their quarterback in this offseason than the Bears. We'll see if he'll get better, but I am concerned by his lack of his discipline in his fundamentals, that's not going to allow him to maximize his potential.' For what it's worth, Tannebaum was part of several franchises that drafted the following quarterbacks: Brooks Bollinger, Kellen Clemens, Brad Smith, Erik Ainge, Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy and Brandon Doughty, while also trading for Tim Tebow. Meanwhile, Michael Wilbon, who's well-versed in Chicago sports, wholly disagreed with Tannenbaum's assertion and believes Williams is the exception to the Bears' quarterback woes. Advertisement 'For 60 years, I have followed every move of this team, and I'm not exaggerating – 60," Wilbon said. "What I know for certain is the Bears are going to screw up the quarterback situation. They're going to draft the wrong guy, they're going to have the wrong coach, they're going to coach that guy poorly, okay. That I know. That is not the case here, okay. I'm paying attention in a way that not either of these two guys are, who've forgotten more football in general than I'll ever know. That is not the case with Caleb Williams.' We're still several years from learning whether Williams has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback in Chicago. But with the arrival of Johnson, an improved offensive line and experience under his belt, the sky is the limit for Williams. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Mike Tannenbaum not convinced about Bears QB Caleb Williams
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Mike Tannenbaum not convinced about Bears QB Caleb Williams
Mike Tannenbaum not convinced about Bears QB Caleb Williams There's been plenty of discourse surrounding Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after just one NFL season. The former first overall pick had a solid rookie season, but he wasn't without his struggles amid a chaotic 5-12 campaign marred by coaching ineptitude. The Bears have made Williams a priority this offseason, including the hiring of new head coach (and offensive and QB guru) Ben Johnson, as well as shoring up the offensive line and adding more weapons. But that still hasn't quieted the detractors, who some are already doubting Williams' future after just one season (and before Johnson gets a chance to work with him). On Friday's "Get Up" on ESPN, former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum discussed his doubts about whether Williams has a future with the Bears -- while acknowledging the awful situation Williams dealt with last season. 'I am not (convinced about Williams in Chicago),' Tannenbaum said. 'I worked with Ben Johnson in Miami, the new head coach of the Bears. He is going to be a rule-based, disciplined play caller and coach. When you have 68 sacks? Look, the Bears were not great in coaching, not great in personnel last year but you have to bear some of that responsibility. No team has done more for their quarterback in this offseason than the Bears. We'll see if he'll get better, but I am concerned by his lack of his discipline in his fundamentals, that's not going to allow him to maximize his potential.' For what it's worth, Tannebaum was part of several franchises that drafted the following quarterbacks: Brooks Bollinger, Kellen Clemens, Brad Smith, Erik Ainge, Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy and Brandon Doughty, while also trading for Tim Tebow. Meanwhile, Michael Wilbon, who's well-versed in Chicago sports, wholly disagreed with Tannenbaum's assertion and believes Williams is the exception to the Bears' quarterback woes. 'For 60 years, I have followed every move of this team, and I'm not exaggerating – 60," Wilbon said. "What I know for certain is the Bears are going to screw up the quarterback situation. They're going to draft the wrong guy, they're going to have the wrong coach, they're going to coach that guy poorly, okay. That I know. That is not the case here, okay. I'm paying attention in a way that not either of these two guys are, who've forgotten more football in general than I'll ever know. That is not the case with Caleb Williams.' We're still several years from learning whether Williams has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback in Chicago. But with the arrival of Johnson, an improved offensive line and experience under his belt, the sky is the limit for Williams.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bears QB Caleb Williams Receives Major Concern From Former GM
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Chicago Bears are entering year two with Caleb Williams as their franchise quarterback. In his rookie season, Williams looked good, but there is a lot of work to be done for him to become the kind of quarterback they drafted him to be. Williams has a ton of talent on the field, but there are questions about his traits off the field. Most notably, his discipline has been called into question on multiple occasions. Add in the fact that a new reported showed Williams originally didn't want to play for the Bears and things have gotten even more interesting entering the 2025 season. Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo byWith all of the media coverage of Williams, a former NFL general manager has now spoken out with a concerning take about the young signal caller. Read more: Bears Again Connected to Potential Major Late-Free Agency Move Mike Tannenbaum spoke out about Williams in a segment on "Get Up." The words that he shared were not what Chicago fans will want to hear. He's not sold on the young quarterback. "I am not (convinced about Williams in Chicago)," Tannenbaum said. "I worked with Ben Johnson in Miami, the new head coach of the Bears. He is going to be a rule-based, disciplined play-caller and coach. When you have 68 sacks? Look, the Bears were not great in coaching, not great in personnel last year, but you have to bear some of that responsibility." He continued on, revealing his biggest concern about Williams. "No team has done more for their quarterback in this offseason than the Bears. We'll see if he'll get better, but I am concerned by his lack of his discipline in his fundamentals, that's not going to allow him to maximize his potential." During the 2024 NFL season as a rookie, Williams played in all 17 regular season games. He completed 62.5 percent of his pass attempts for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while rushing for 489 yards. As Tannenbaum mentioned, Williams was sacked 68 times in year one. That led to the Bears going out and trading for both Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, while also signing Drew Dalman in free agency. Read more: Bears QB Caleb Williams Fires Back About Desire to Play in Chicago Chicago has done everything it possibly can to improve the team around Williams. Now, it's up to the young quarterback to prove that he can become an NFL franchise quarterback for real. If the team plays up to its full potential, the Bears could make the playoffs. Those hopes will rely on what kind of development Williams can make this offseason. Hopefully, he'll come into the 2025 season improved from last year and start putting the doubts to bed. For more Chicago Bears and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Lakers veteran on who will be the NBA's best breakout superstar
In recent months, there has been a lot of talk that the NBA is supposedly in bad shape and putting out a poor product. One reason people feel that way is that LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are nearing the end of their careers. People feel there is no young superstar who is fully capable or qualified of being the next face of the league. However, others feel there are a few such players who will make sure the league and its product remain in good hands. Advertisement Los Angeles Lakers big man Markieff Morris just finished his 14th season in the league, and he won an NBA championship with James in 2020. On an episode of ESPN's "Get Up," he was asked which player has the best chance of being the next breakout superstar, and he went with Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. 'I'm going with Cunningham from Detroit,' said Morris. 'Cade Cunningham from Detroit. He had a great year. 'He led them guys to the playoffs. He took a step every single year. This is his third year. He's going to sign that big contract. I think he's the next guy. The next great point guard—scoring point guard in this league.' When Cunningham was the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, he was compared by some to James. While he doesn't have James' freakish athleticism, his size at 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds had people thinking big when it came to his potential. He struggled mightily with his shooting in his first two pro seasons. But last season, he showed improvement, and this season, he became, at worst, a borderline superstar. Advertisement He averaged 26.1 points, 9.1 assists and 6.1 rebounds a game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range. With some help from an improved supporting cast, he has made the Pistons into a rising playoff-caliber team that everyone respects now. At age 23, he should still have significant room for improvement moving forward. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers veteran on who will be the NBA's best breakout superstar
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Lakers veteran on who will be the NBA's best breakout superstar
Lakers veteran on who will be the NBA's best breakout superstar In recent months, there has been a lot of talk that the NBA is supposedly in bad shape and putting out a poor product. One reason people feel that way is that LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are nearing the end of their careers. People feel there is no young superstar who is fully capable or qualified of being the next face of the league. However, others feel there are a few such players who will make sure the league and its product remain in good hands. Los Angeles Lakers big man Markieff Morris just finished his 14th season in the league, and he won an NBA championship with James in 2020. On an episode of ESPN's "Get Up," he was asked which player has the best chance of being the next breakout superstar, and he went with Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. 'I'm going with Cunningham from Detroit,' said Morris. 'Cade Cunningham from Detroit. He had a great year. 'He led them guys to the playoffs. He took a step every single year. This is his third year. He's going to sign that big contract. I think he's the next guy. The next great point guard—scoring point guard in this league.' When Cunningham was the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, he was compared by some to James. While he doesn't have James' freakish athleticism, his size at 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds had people thinking big when it came to his potential. He struggled mightily with his shooting in his first two pro seasons. But last season, he showed improvement, and this season, he became, at worst, a borderline superstar. He averaged 26.1 points, 9.1 assists and 6.1 rebounds a game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range. With some help from an improved supporting cast, he has made the Pistons into a rising playoff-caliber team that everyone respects now. At age 23, he should still have significant room for improvement moving forward.
