It is amazing how people use one year to decide how a young quarterback's career will play out. Caleb Williams wasn't good in 2024. He took way too many sacks, had frequent bouts of indecision, and looked like a rookie. On the other hand, he played far better than he should've. His offensive line was Swiss cheese, and the coaching staff belonged in the high school ranks. His throwing for over 3500 yards and only six interceptions under those conditions was a minor miracle. One would think he'd earned at least a little respect for those achievements.
Not based on what Pro Football Focus had to say about him. They revealed their ceilings and floors for every second-year quarterback going into the 2025 season. Let's just say Williams got shafted.
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
Ceiling: Jordan Love
Floor: BustWilliams entered the NFL with a tremendous amount of hype, only to disappoint as a rookie. Especially when compared to the rest of the class, Williams’ season was, at best, underwhelming. He flashed big-play potential and incredible arm talent, but he struggled with accuracy and took on pressure and sacks far too often.
Was Jordan Love supposed to be a nod of approval? The Green Bay Packers quarterback isn't nearly as good as everybody wants to pretend. He's been surrounded by elite coaching and a great offensive line since he joined the team, and still finds a way to be mid. People keep blaming the wide receivers. The reality is Love is a clear step down from what that organization enjoyed for 30 years with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.
Caleb Williams' actual ceiling is far higher.
It seems as if PFF forgot he was a #1 pick for a reason. The guy is a rare talent who still played well despite horrendous circumstances last year. Now his situation has completely changed. The offensive line is widely considered by many to be the most improved unit in the NFL thanks to the arrivals of Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson. Colston Loveland, Olamide Zacchaeus, and Luther Burden add significant depth to Caleb Williams' arsenal. Most importantly, head coach Ben Johnson brings his universally praised offensive expertise as the Bears' new head coach. Unless Williams turns into a complete pumpkin this year, he should have far greater success across the board.
Keep in mind he had 200 more passing yards, five fewer interceptions, and only five fewer touchdowns than Love did last year. The idea that the Packers quarterback is the best he can achieve this season is laughably insulting.
