Bears’ Ben Johnson defends Caleb Williams after loss to Ravens
The Chicago Bears had been winners of 4 straight video games earlier than second-year quarterback Caleb Williams endured an outing he’d in all probability favor to overlook in Chicago’s 30-16 loss on the Baltimore Ravens (2-5) that dropped the Bears to 4-3 this previous Sunday.
Throughout a Monday look on Chicago sports activities radio station ESPN 1000, first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson defended how Williams performed at Baltimore’s M&T Financial institution Stadium.
Ben Johnson shares shocking take about Caleb Williams’ play in loss ot Ravens
“He performed higher this sport than I believe he had the earlier two,” Johnson mentioned, per Ted Nguyen of The Athletic. “Once you have a look at it, all 60 minutes, and I’m not saying it’s excellent. I truly got here away from watching the tape [Monday] morning inspired that we took a step in the best path right here this week. I do know for some individuals it’s arduous, perhaps, to rationalize as a result of the outcome wasn’t there. However yeah, I noticed tangible progress from him. He’s working his a– off.”
Whereas dealing with a Ravens protection that had largely did not impress all through the season, Williams accomplished 25-of-38 passes for 285 yards with no touchdowns. He additionally tossed a brutal fourth-quarter interception deep in Chicago territory when the Bears had been trailing by simply three factors.
The Baltimore offense finally took benefit of the brief area.
