Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears quarterback was not listed on the Bears injury report today after suffering a minor ankle injury in the last moments of Arizona Cardinals game. The decision to leave Williams in an unwinnable match while being beaten appealed to the coach. Matt Eberflus under the scrutiny of the media and fans. Although the decision remains extremely questionable, Williams appears to be healthy and ready to Sunday’s showdown against the New England Patriots.

On Wednesday, Williams was asked if his recent play, physicality and continued hitting have affected his confidence. Williams’ response was intriguing.

“Breaking my confidence?… uh, I think one, I understand it’s part of the game. It’s the defense’s job to bring me down.” I also understand that I have to do better at certain times to get the ball out. Understand the situation. It might be a third down, and those are times where you can hold the ball longer, but if there’s something underneath that could get us a first down… take the check.” , Williams said.

During the Cardinals game, Williams was seen showing visible frustration for the first time in his young career. Although it has not yet become a label in its own right, discussions about Williams’ body language and leadership ability have begun. It is encouraging that some of these concerns are immediately allayed. At least that indicates he understands the media. At best, it’s sincere and toughness is in its DNA.

Another topic discussed was Williams’ accuracy. Particularly on deep passes, the accuracy just hasn’t been there for Williams. On throws or 15 or more air yards, Williams completes only 28 percent of those passes. The off-target rate is 55 percent and the yards per game on those attempts are 52.5. These stats aren’t all about Williams, as that’s still a low shooting percentage. Schematically, there haven’t been many open receivers for Williams, but keeping the ball in play is important.

“I wouldn’t say anything mechanically. I think I would just like to talk to him about the rhythm. Rhythm and timing. As he goes through, you know, from the first guy working to the fourth or fifth guy. It’s just normal quarterbacks and progressions. And just being cleaner with it, being more consistent with it. And when he does that, it’s a good operation. coach Matt Eberflus said of Williams’ accuracy and handling.

The good, the bad and the ugly have been recorded for Williams and the Chicago Bears offense, but the good news is that they are still a 4-4 team right now. A win against the Patriots on Sunday, and the news cycle reverses once again. The important thing is to stay the course, stay healthy and continue to reduce.