Let’s face it – being a Chicago Bears fan right now feels like being stuck in a never-ending nightmare. Remember that glimmer of hope we had at 4-2? Yeah, those were the days. But just like a Chicago winter, things have taken a brutal turn for the worse. Someone should tell our offense that it looks pretty lifeless out there. And our golden boy, Caleb Williams? The guy we all thought would be our savior? He’s been looking more like a rookie trying to find his way in the dark than the next NFL superstar.

The past three games have been especially tough to watch, leaving Bears fans everywhere wondering: Is this just another chapter in our endless book of disappointments? Everyone’s talking about it now! After checking out Caleb’s performance, NFL analyst Gery Woelfel shared some thoughts on his X account this Sunday, mentioning Caleb alongside Terry Bradshaw. But here’s the kicker: he’s not exactly comparing their good days.

Instead, he pointed out the tough times, saying, “This has already been a brutal season for Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams. He’s thrown only nine TD passes and has been sacked 39 times, the most in the NFL. As bad as it’s been for Williams, it was even worse for former Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw who, like Williams, was a No. 1 overall pick. Bradshaw was horrible — and that might be charitable — in that 1970 season, throwing just six TD passes and … 24 INTs. He also completed just 38 percent of his passes and was sacked for safeties in his first three games. Bradshaw, in case you forgot or didn’t know, is in the Hall of Fame”

Caleb’s getting some severe comparisons to Terry Bradshaw’s roughest days. Curious about the numbers? Let’s take a look!

Caleb Williams’ debut with the Bears shook things up, grabbing everyone’s attention right away. It highlighted rookie quarterbacks often face struggles, and the $40M worth rookie QB is no different. After his debut with Bears, Caleb didn’t manage to score a touchdown, threw for less than 100 yards, and had a completion rate of under 50%. It was a rough outing for him, but despite the backlash, the 2024 first-overall pick can still be compared to some legendary Hall of Famers.

In fact, aside from Carson Palmer and Cam Newton, most didn’t even hit a 100.0 passer rating in their first games. It’s pretty common for even the most skilled players to struggle in their rookie season, especially when they’re not on a winning team.

Take Terry Bradshaw, for instance; back in 1970, he left his debut with just one interception, 70 passing yards, and a completion rate of 25.0%. It just goes to show that having a standout performance right out of the gate isn’t always realistic. Is Williams on the bench for the next games, or is there a surprise in store?

Will Caleb Williams be benched this season?

The Bears made a solid call by letting go of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, even though some fans are hoping they’ll also part ways with head coach Matt Eberflus. Eberflus mentioned, “After reviewing everything, I felt it was time for us to take a new approach in how we lead our offense.”

There were whispers about benching Williams, but that wouldn’t be a smart move in the long run. It’s normal for a rookie quarterback to face some challenges while managing a team.

Williams has taken on a significant load for the Bears, and it shows in his play. While his journey on the field hasn’t been easy, Williams has emerged as a strong leader. After Waldron was let go, Williams expressed his ‘apologies’ about the offense’s struggles during a team meeting.

QB Williams has also shown great potential since joining the franchise, and with new leadership, he has the opportunity to finally become the franchise quarterback the Bears have been searching for. The key question remains whether he can rise to that challenge.