Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams struggled throughout Thursday's organized team activity (OTA) practice. Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron ran several 7-on-7 and other team-vs-team drills via various areas of the field, including in the red zone. The general consensus was that the Bears defense won the day. That will appease defensive coordinator Eric Washington.
Veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore called it a "Darnell Wright, and Nate Davis were among the absences. All three starters were excused from practice. Williams was shorthanded against a terrific Bears defense that's been playing in Matt Eberflus" system for three years now.
“I said something to him at the end of practice like, ‘Keep it going. We’re going to keep making you better,’” Byard said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “And not necessarily saying he had a terrible day, but days like this are going to make you better," Byard concluded.
It's a stark reminder that Williams isn't a finished product. Less-than-ideal practices will continue to arise on occasion, especially once training camp and its more competitive practices (and physical contact) mark their arrival. Williams will string together more good days than bad ones. Thursday's OTA was simply a reminder that like all rookies, Williams remains a work in progress. Thursday's struggles will lead to improvement.
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