Cody Carter+FollowCaleb Williams paints his nails. Why are people so worked up?Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams posted a photo with painted nails and a rose in his hair, and predictably, the internet had some feelings about it. Some people questioned his toughness and masculinity. Others jumped to conclusions about his identity. But the reality is much simpler and cooler than any of the noise. So, why does he paint his nails? He does it to honor his mom, who is a nail technician. It’s a tradition he started in high school to show love and support for her. This isn’t a statement about his sexuality or a challenge to football culture. It’s a personal tribute from a son to his mother. It shows two things that are far more important for a quarterback than outdated stereotypes: Confidence: He doesn’t care what critics say. He is unapologetically himself. That’s the mindset of a leader. Character: He publicly honors his family in his own unique way. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters to the Bears is whether he can deliver touchdowns, not what color his nails are. Maybe it’s time we judge athletes on their game, not on their style. #CalebWilliams #ChicagoBears7381034Share
David Howard+FollowCaleb Williams Logged 4 Carries at 20+ MPH This SeasonAccording to NextGenStats, Caleb Williams already has 4 carries this season that hit 20+ MPH — a speed level usually reserved for running backs. The only players with more such carries this season are Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs. It’s wild for a QB. It helps explain why he sometimes looks almost unsackable in the pocket or when he breaks containment. Do you think Caleb’s elite straight-line speed makes him one of the most dangerous dual-threat QBs in the league right now? #NFL #Bears #CalebWilliams #QBRun #FootballTalk 40Share
James Allen+FollowCan Caleb Williams Become the Bears’ First 4,000-Yard Passer?Caleb Williams has 2,722 passing yards through 12 games (Week 13). That means he needs 1,278 yards in the next 5 games — an average of 255.6 per game — to become the first QB in Bears history to hit 4,000 yards in a season. Here’s the remaining schedule: Week 14: @ Packers Week 15: vs Browns Week 16: vs Packers Week 17: @ 49ers Week 18: vs Lions The Browns (top-3 pass defense) and Packers (top-10) make this a rough stretch. The Lions and 49ers are more manageable, but still not easy. Do you think he gets there? #NFL #Bears #CalebWilliams #NFLTalk #ChicagoBears71Share