"Just about every practice during training camp featured Williams and the first-team offense getting flagged for a presnap penalty, with multiple instances occasionally occurring on the same drive. Williams routinely struggled to get playcalls right and relay them on time. He was processing more information than at any point in his career. During one practice in particular, Williams grew so frustrated while trying to execute the multitude of directives from Bears first-year coach Ben Johnson"
"Johnson's tough-love approach was one Williams pleaded for after his rookie season featured a 10-game losing streak, 5-12 finish and the in-season firing of Matt Eberflus. Williams wanted to be held accountable and coached hard. Johnson wanted a quarterback who would accept his coaching style. The marriage has had its rough spots, but the Year 1 results have been better than many expected."
Caleb Williams struggled with information overload during Bears training camp, leading to frequent presnap penalties and difficulty relaying playcalls on time. He processed more information than at any prior point in his career and once waved off coach Ben Johnson before being immediately corrected. Williams grew frustrated but later appreciated the tough coaching because of the on-field results it produced. Williams had requested harder accountability after a rookie season that included a 10-game losing streak, a 5-12 finish and the firing of Matt Eberflus. The relationship with Johnson has had rough spots, yet Year 1 outcomes exceeded expectations.
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