Texans Aren't Underestimating Bears QB Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams will lead the Chicago Bears against the Houston Texans.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 14, 2024

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is pressured by Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry III (58) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. / Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

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The Houston Texans are preparing to face off against Chicago Bears No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams on Sunday Night Football.

Though Williams failed to crack 100 passing yards in his debut against the Tennessee Titans, the Texans aren't underestimating him because they know his capabilities.

“Very talented, very talented young man," Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said. "Obviously just from a limited NFL and from a scheme and obviously what we’re seeing between preseason and last week. All of us have kind of gone back a little bit to college to see the things he did well there. I think the word is near elite at making throws out of the pocket. Very very good and can arm talent all day long. When he gets loose, it’s what he wants to do and obviously from college even from some snaps we’ve seen in the league so far, he has a real talent to make real plays and make throws outside the pocket. I would say that’s the most dangerous he’s been, but very very good young player.”

The Texans know Williams will eventually have things click, much like what happened with C.J. Stroud last season. They just don't know when that will be, and they hope it doesn't happen this week.

Williams may not be the great quarterback he's projected to become right now, but that doesn't mean the Texans shouldn't take him seriously.

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Published Sep 14, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.