The jury is still out Chicago Bears Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams retired after just two games.
But there are some who strongly believe the young passer has a future in the NFL.
Houston Texans second-year quarterback CJ Stroud;
Stroud and the Texans welcomed Williams and the Bears. Sunday Night FootballThe Texans won the game, 19–13. Stroud completed 23 of 36 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown, while Williams completed 23 of 37 passes for 174 yards and an interception. The rookie was sacked seven times and is yet to throw a touchdown in two league games.
Still, when the two met at midfield after the game, Stroud praised the young quarterback: “You're going to be a great player in this league,” Stroud told his opponent. NFL Films:
Stroud also advised Williams to “stop taking hits” and to “learn from your mistakes.”
Protecting Williams in the pocket when it comes to those hits is a concern for the Bears. In addition to the seven sacks Sunday night, he was hit 11 times against the Texans and was pressured on all but one of his dropbacks.
