The Chicago Bears are hoping that their rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams, can lead the team to contention this season. Williams, a former Heisman Trophy winner, was the first overall pick in the NFL Draft and comes with high expectations. The Bears have bolstered their receiving corps by trading for Keenan Allen and drafting Rome Odunze, adding to a room that already features D.J. Moore. With these weapons at his disposal, it is expected that Williams will be airing it out frequently during the season.
Despite the addition of Williams, the Bears have never had a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards in a single season. Erik Kramer holds the franchise record for passing yards in a season with 3,838 yards in 1995. Jay Cutler came close with 3,812 yards in 2014, but never reached the 4,000-yard mark. In contrast, the Houston Texans, a much newer team in the league, have had multiple quarterbacks exceed 4,000 yards passing in a season. The Bears’ most recent starter, Justin Fields, never threw for even 3,000 yards during his time in Chicago.
In terms of odds, FanDuel Sportsbook has set the over/under for Caleb Williams’ total passing yards in the upcoming season at 3,400.5. The odds favor Williams surpassing this mark, with the over at -116 and the under at -110. Williams has shown his ability to put up big passing numbers in college, with 4,537 yards during his sophomore season at USC and 3,633 yards last year. With the talent at receiver that the Bears have surrounded him with, Williams has a good chance to exceed the 4,000-yard mark and potentially break the franchise record for passing yards in a season.
It will be interesting to see how Williams adjusts to the NFL game and if he can live up to the high expectations placed upon him as a top draft pick. The Bears are hoping that he can be the franchise quarterback they have been searching for, and if he can put up big passing numbers, it will greatly improve the team’s chances of contending. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Williams can lead the Bears to success and potentially break the franchise record for passing yards in a season.
For the latest news on Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears, and the NFL in general, fans can follow along with FOX Sports for updates and analysis. As the season progresses, it will become clearer whether Williams can meet or exceed the expectations set for him and lead the Bears to success. With a talented group of receivers and the potential for Williams to put up big passing numbers, the Bears are hoping that this season will be a successful one as they look to make a push for the playoffs.
