Former Giants WR Amani Toomer goes off on Caleb Williams’ alleged leadership style

Caleb Williams telling Bears teammates to clean up locker room did not sit well with Toomer

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears practices during the Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall on June 06, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. / (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

There's a lot more to playing quarterback in the NFL than just reading defenses and completing passes. Whether it's warranted or not, quarterbacks are expected to be locker room leaders at this level, even if they have only just arrived in the league. That can lead to some tension.

Naturally, some veterans don't take kindly to getting leadership from a rookie, no matter how high he might be drafted or how good he's supposed to be. That might be the case for some Chicago Bears with their number one overall pick, quarterback Caleb Williams.

Apparently Williams told some of his new teammates to clean up the locker room. That did not sit well with former NFL wide receiver Amani Toomer. Here's what he had to say.

WOW: Former #NFL star Amani Toomer goes off on #Bears QB Caleb Williams after he told his teammates to clean up the locker room. pic.twitter.com/6HQOmw7Kqu

“Some rookie hasn’t played one snap, WEARING THE FINGER NAIL POLISH, ‘now he’s gonna come in here & tell me. He's Russell…

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 1, 2024

If any of Williams' teammates feel the same way, this is the kind of situation when you need a well-respected head coach with a strong track record. The Bears have *checks notes* Matt Eberflus. So, there's that.

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