Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman expressed concern about chicago bears Quarterback Caleb Williams on Monday night was in the midst of a poor season that dropped the Bears’ losing streak to eight straight, falling to the Minnesota Vikings.
Williams is very popular. Vikings LinebackerWard jihad in the second half of the Bears’ 30-12 loss, but the rookie’s mental fitness seemed to be more of an issue for Aikman than his physical ability.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is ejected by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jonathan Greenard at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 1, Nov. 16. 2567 (Picture of Brad Rempel-Imagne)
“When you say we’re watching him from the sidelines. He was grimacing and in great pain,” Aikman told Joe. Buck during the broadcast on ESPN via The New York Post
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“And when I look at him You could tell he was defeated. I’m told he’s never been through anything like this before in his career. What you worry about is rookie quarterbacks losing confidence.”
Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown seems to believe that This season has affected every player, though. But Williams is still in a “good place” mentally.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks off the field after incomplete 3rd down pass to the Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, Dec. 1, Sept. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The Vikings extended their winning streak to seven games with the victory over the Bears.
“I think his mind is in a good place,” Brown said Tuesday. “Obviously he is as frustrated as all of us from a standpoint at not getting the results. But the confidence is unshakable.”
Williams has been ejected this season, the most in the league at 58 times, just eight fewer than the franchise record for ejections allowed.
“I think I had a few bruises and bruises,” Williams said after the game. Adding that he doesn’t believe the sack affected him mentally.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams passes while under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkle at US Bank Ste. Diem on December 1, 16 Nov. 2024 (Picture of Brad Rempel-Imagne)
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Williams said Monday that his rookie season It was “frustrating and encouraging” despite being 4-12 at the bottom of the table. Northern clue and exit the playoffs
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