Analyst changes his mind about Caleb Williams

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Axel Williams
July 26, 2024 (11:50)

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Caleb Williams was being hit with a lot of flack before the NFL Drft and some even told the Chicago Bears to stay away.

Former scout and current analyst Greg Gabriel was a loud detractor of Williams. Gabriel even warned the Bears against drafting the USC standout due to information he had received about Williams' character. In a new editorial, Gabriel noted that he thought Williams was a great talent but a poor display of character.

"My reasoning was never about talent but rather Caleb Williams, the person," Gabriel wrote. "In fact, if you remember, I wrote an article on this same website about how Caleb Willimas was a generational football player who was the best quarterback prospect I've seen since Andrew Luck and that his style of play was very similar to Patrick Mahomes."

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However, Gabriel has since changed his tune. In the piece published on Thursday, Gabriel explained how he believes the information he received was perceived incorrectly. Furthermore, based on everything he has heard out of training camp, Williams is, indeed, the best player to lead this next era of Chicago Bears football.

"From what I have seen since the Bears selected Williams, we should have no concerns. He does everything the right way, has very good leadership skills for such a young player, and wants to become a great player. Caleb's confidence stands out; his teammates rave about him, as do the coaches. His talent is what I had originally perceived it to be, and that is rare. He should become one of the better QBs in the League, but it won't happen overnight. Like all rookies at all positions, he must go through the natural growing pains of learning to play in the NFL."

Were analysts wrong to tell the Chicago Bears to pick someone other than Caleb Williams? Let us know in the poll below. Additionally, stay tuned to Let's Bear Down for the latest news and updates from around the football world.

Source: Windy City GridironA Scout's Take: It's Time to Say I Was Wrong

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26 JUILLET \| 87 ANSWERS Analyst changes his mind about Caleb Williams Were analysts wrong about Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears?
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