chicago bears Quarterback Caleb Williams said he was “pissed off” after several kids pranked him into believing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had accepted the Bears' head coaching job. Ta.
Williams became popular This week, after a video was released showing a group of young children texting him as Johnson.
The rookie quarterback believed the kids and jumped on a FaceTime call, where the prank was revealed.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Jeff Hanisch Iman Images)
Williams seemed to laugh off the encounter over the phone, but during an appearance on the St. Brown podcast: Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown; He revealed how upset he was after the prank.
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“That night, I was getting text messages all night. I was obviously getting spam calls from all my friends. They were like, 'No way,'” Williams said. look back. “I didn't reply to a single email. I was really pissed off. I was pissed off!”
Williams said she knew the children were filming and was “trying not to flip out,” but when she hung up the phone it was a different story.
“When I got off the phone, I was frustrated. I wanted to slam something. I was frustrated,” he said with a laugh.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leaves the field after receiving an incomplete third-down pass during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 16, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abby Parr)
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Williams doesn't know how he got his number, but claims he's had it for at least 15 years.
“The message was very official. Like I've gotten that message from college coaches and other coaches before I got drafted or anything like that. … It seemed very professional.” Williams said. said, adding that he has since changed his phone number.
“I don't know. I've had that number for probably 15 years. I don't have it anymore. It's a new number. But I've had it for 15 years. I don't know. Someone has to do it.” Someone. must have said something or I got lucky and dialed the number. ”
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leaves the field after a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 26, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Hua)
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Despite the immediate reaction to the prank, Williams gave some credit to the young fan.
“I'm not going to lie. It was a typical prank. A grade A, S grade prank. I have to give you props. I wasn't trapped in the moment.”
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