Caleb Williams is ‘closest thing we’ve seen’ to Patrick Mahomes | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

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Caleb Williams is ‘closest thing we’ve seen’ to Patrick Mahomes | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

[VoyshVoysh]

As a lifelong Bears fan, I’m just glad we FINALLY have a QB who’s being glazed by the media. I’m not saying Caleb’s the real deal yet, but just the fact that the talking heads have been praising a Bears QB, rather than criticizing or laughing at a Bears QB, is incredibly refreshing.

[tometheridge]

People who keep saying it’s only preseason are the same people who would say he sucks if he played bad

[markgaz]

That throw to Rome Odunze is one of the best throws i ever seen in a Bears uniform, & Caleb Williams made it look easy. 99.9% of people on this planet can't make that throw. As a life long Bears fan, I've been waiting my whole life for a QB like Caleb Williams.

[nishensemble]

As a bears fan, I think it's just stunning that this is happening. It seriously feels like the way Jordan effortlessly did stuff (at least, that's how my parents talked) - people in Chicago were totally amazed and also a bit confused when MJ came in. Like, is this for us? Surely not? Wait, OUR guy is doing that? Huh?

[bryans]

He modeled his game after Rodgers but he does look like Mahomes in terms of playstyle

[erickeneipp]

Drink every time Mike mentions Sid Luckman when discussing the Bears

[oaklandtraphouse]

Thank you, now we never have to hear josh allen compared to mahomes again

[-Elias-]

This has been the best NFL Preseason that I've ever known ( *in my entire life* ).

Williams and Mahomes have really upped the ante.

[DaBearsCub]

Caleb Williams, in his Post-Game interview said that he watches Aaron Rogers, He then apologizes for saying his name, with fear in his eyes, during this interview . . . But he stated he watched and watches Rogers and the way he threw/throws and operates his form in motion or in the pocket. He also said that he uses his that with his own playstyle. So he is the "evolution" of the NFL QB to come in and be ready for the fast-lane of the NFL. Besides that, already living off "baby millions" from college.

[rungy]

It seems like he scrambles faster than Mahomes. Caleb's scrambles are "Kyler" fast.

[bushhog]

He is emulating his favorite qb, Aaron Rogers. I'm sure he has seen Patrick and tried some of his stuff also, but he was always trying to develop Aaron Rogers' style.

[adamn]

He’s said on repeated occasions he modeled his game after Rodgers and Rodgers is his favorite player. He didn’t grow up watching mahomes. But the media is going to media.
Caleb - 22 years old
Mahomes - 28 years old

[Waytooruf]

The fact that he doesn’t pat the ball to re-gain better grip! He just keeps the ball in one hand and launches it!!! Amazing! 🐻👇🏽

[justicestyles]

Most hyped #1 pick since Luck .. hope he pans out

[tompappalardo]

I don't know if Mahomes has ever released a ball like Caleb did while being a foot in the air and also contorting his body in mid air to make the perfect 45-yard completion to the back shoulder away from the defender. Maybe he has as he is Magic Mahomes but personally, I would not expect to see that unless it is in some sports sci-fi movie.

[louisstiles]

I was expecting him to be good but he's made 3 or 4 throws that only the most talented QB's of all time could make. Definitely no doubt #1 pick pretty easy to see why they dumped fields for this kid. He has some amazing talent and there's no doubting that now. The question is when the defense tales away the hero ball can he get the ball out quick and be Tom Brady when the defense forces him to.

[razkable]

Mahomes throwing was out of this world in his 2018 first year as a starter...like he legit was already at his peak by week 2

[douglastaylor]

Would be nice if they showed the plays

[alexamerling]

As a Bears fan, I still can't believe we have a legit qb lol

[midwaymonsters]

Caleb going to win mvp this year and probably the next 5 years in a row