Yahoo Sports activities Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein is out on the highway protecting coaching camps. As we speak’s cease: the Chicago Bears.
In regards to the QB
The Bears named Caleb Williams their starter months in the past. That’s immediately allowed him to command the offense. Williams’ inventive arm angles and scramble drills look fluid – however he’s not escaping the pocket too quickly. CB Jaylon Johnson informed me this isn’t a case of joyful ft. Williams has been extra affected person within the pocket than his repute may recommend.
Rookie to observe
Fifth-rounder Austin Booker is becoming a member of a comparatively established line of defense room however his size, quickness and playmaking have nonetheless turned heads. He might shock with third-down rushes.
Retaining my eye on
The middle battle. The Bears’ first unofficial depth chart wrote “OR” in capital, daring letters between Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton. A reliable middle is essential for a rookie QB’s success. Chicago must get this proper.
Fantasy thought
You already know Rome Odunze is a stud from his Washington profession. However the ninth general draft decide has additionally turn out to be a favourite Williams goal. Williams discovered him early & typically throughout each practices I watched. They’ll maintain working to align how they learn go-balls however the Bears are excessive on how Odunze can modify to Williams’ off-script performs.
What I noticed that was fascinating
Williams is in fact QB1, however Bears additionally be ok with Tyson Bagent’s Yr 2 strategy. Defenders broke up then intercepted consecutive Bagent passes through the first padded follow, however Bagent’s capability to clarify what occurred & why even earlier than watching movie impressed me.
Wild card
With the Olympics upon us, one Bears security flew to Paris. Good on Chicago for letting Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, see his spouse in motion as she received extra gold medals.
