Caleb Williams cadence mastery is vital top priority for rookie early in Bears’ QB development plan originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A few things have become commonplace while watching quarterback Caleb Williams during the Bears’ offseason program.
The first is the “wow” throws that come with rare arm talent. Williams has made several impressive throws during each of the open media practices this offseason, from layered throws to DJ Moore in between multiple defenders to side-arm tosses to Rome Odunze to beat the blitz. There was even a jump pass to tight end Gerald Everett sprinkled in during Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice.
However, the offense has also committed numerous pre-snap penalties. That’s a product of a rookie quarterback working to fine-tune his operation of the offense and perfect his cadence.
Williams has attempted to use his cadence to draw the defense offsides numerous times during open practice, but it has caused several false starts and has yet to give the offense a free play.
During Tuesday’s practice, the first-team offense committed six pre-snap penalties. The Bears know it’s going to take time for Williams, who did not have to use a cadence in college, to get it right. They are practicing patience but would like the rookie quarterback to clean up this area in his development as soon as possible.
“Something we still have to work on, as you guys saw today, is the cadence,” head coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. “We saw guys jump offsides – I think there were half a dozen of the time – so that’s something that needs to be worked out. That is something that needs to be addressed, and worked on, and improved on here in the next couple of days. We’d like to get that cleaned up.
“It’s the whole team. The whole offensive unit. We’ve got to get on the same page to make sure we’re [not committing] pre-snap penalties, not getting behind the sticks. You guys saw today that we were first-and-15, second-and-15….
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Publish date : 2024-06-05 01:42:37
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