Caleb Williams was straight-up swagger after his big comeback, asking the media, “Y’all like that?” with a huge smile as he headed for the locker room. The Bears quarterback just returned to action after sitting out three games with a torn hamstring, and man, did he make a statement. He felt it from the jump, completing his first 12 passes and finishing the day 30-of-36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.
Williams Didn’t Hold Anything Back
Missing three games with a torn hamstring? Most guys ease back into it, but not Williams. He came out firing, telling Courtney Cronin of ESPN he “felt confident from the jump.” That’s pure belief right there. He knew his leg was good, he trusted himself, his guys, and that O-line. He said he “just let it rip, let these guys go make plays for us, get first downs and score touchdowns,” and that’s exactly what happened. This wasn’t a tentative return; it was a full-throttle assault.
Taking Hits and Looking Ahead
Even after taking four sacks, Williams says he’s no worse for wear. He actually felt “great to get hit after three weeks of just rehabbing,” which tells you everything about his mentality. He feels strong and good, but he’s also realistic. He knows taking care of his body will be “a weekly thing, just taking care of it, staying up to date on it and taking care of my body.” It’s a quick turnaround for him and the team with a Thursday night game against the Patriots looming. That’s a serious test for a guy fresh off a hamstring tear, even one who looked that good. You gotta wonder if he can keep that same level of performance and confidence on such a short week.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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