Can Caleb Williams, Bears live up to expectations with Mark Potash

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NBC Sports Chicago

NBC Sports Chicago

11 күн бұрын

In the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro are joined by Mark Potash from the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the growing excitement and optimism around the Bears’ upcoming season. The palpable enthusiasm is reminiscent of the Lovie Smith era (1:32). Mark identifies Shane Waldron’s offense as the biggest reason the Bears might not meet expectations (2:08). They delve into fair expectations for Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, and how quickly we'll know if Caleb is the real deal (5:39). Mark draws comparisons between the 2024 Texans and this year’s Bears, highlighting why it's fair and relevant comparison (6:50). They explore why Bears players are embracing the pressure and address how Caleb Williams has quickly removed doubts about his off-field persona early on (14:57). The discussion also covers key players and position groups deserving attention from media and fans (17:51), what head coach Matt Eberflus needs to do to validate GM Ryan Poles' decision to keep him (22:14).
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@tyreepowell8367
@tyreepowell8367 10 күн бұрын
I Believe In Caleb Williams In Chicago
@nicholasvicens2066
@nicholasvicens2066 10 күн бұрын
Trying to listen to this at work and potash’s audio is so low on max volume
@bg147
@bg147 10 күн бұрын
Been a fan since 1979 and expectations are not realistic at this point. It takes time for a rookie qb to develop. In addition, offenses with a bunch of new pieces take time to gel. That assumes the qb will develop to a high level. Historically, it is 50/50 at best. The pumping and hype lead to dumping on the team when the growing pains reveal themselves. Comparing to Stroud is going to result in disappointment. Could Williams develop as quickly as Stroud? Yes, but it is highly unlikely. Stroud is not the norm or even close to it. I am optimistic but realistic as well. It will get worse before it gets better. QBs have a difficult time in Chicago which could be partially due to all of the hype driven pressure.
@shaunsmith5635
@shaunsmith5635 9 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly.
@he-mansuncle7661
@he-mansuncle7661 8 күн бұрын
Quarterbacks in Chicago have had trouble, because ownership/FO was stuck in the past.
@TerryDZ28
@TerryDZ28 9 күн бұрын
Kreutz was our last good center and supposedly wanted to be a a consultant and was offered a ridiculous amount like $15 an hour. The story was reported by multiple sources and if it’s true, it’s ridiculous and insulting to say the least. We haven’t had solid center play for any length of time since.
@paweltylman9831
@paweltylman9831 10 күн бұрын
Yes
@alexamerling79
@alexamerling79 10 күн бұрын
I think we will.
@JCar0106
@JCar0106 10 күн бұрын
The stadium deal is funny. Giving Chicago government a chance to be part of the solution knowing the politicians can’t, while waiting out the lease with the Park District. They have time. I think they’ll end up in Arlington Heights when the time is right.
@javelldunn3379
@javelldunn3379 10 күн бұрын
I believe Caleb Williams
@DJKaBz1
@DJKaBz1 10 күн бұрын
Fields was absolutely inept, not hard to be better
@shaunsmith5635
@shaunsmith5635 9 күн бұрын
The Texans are about to come down to earth, for there's tape and plenty of it. Temper the expectations and stop comparing teams. There's still work to be done.
@midwestmadlad3397
@midwestmadlad3397 10 күн бұрын
Could you guys get Shane Waldron on?
@cimerians
@cimerians 10 күн бұрын
The line is going to be a problem all year long because it's almost guaranteed that Davis will have a finger nail and poor Jenkins just can't stay healthy.
@SE-so3rk
@SE-so3rk 3 күн бұрын
@NBCSportsChicago PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TURN DOWN THE VOLUME OF THE OUTRO THAT YOU PUT AT THE END OF YOUR VIDEOS. THE GAIN IS WAY TOO DAM HIGH. HOW HAS A PROFESSIONAL KZfaq CHANNEL NOT NOTICED TO TURN DOWN THE (GAIN) VOLUME OF THE OUTRO CLIP FOR LIKE 8 MONTHS?!?!? MY EARS ARE BLASTED AFTER EVERY VIDEO, THE AUDIO NEVER MATCHES! I LITERALLY CLICK AWAY FROM YOUR CHANNEL BECAUSE I AM SITTING ON THE BUS LISTENING TO SPORTS TALK AND THEN MY EARS ARE BLEEDING CAUSE OF "CONGRATS!" EVERY TIME.
@jedijata3078
@jedijata3078 10 күн бұрын
Is there ever a right time to fumble???
@Duffyartwork
@Duffyartwork 9 күн бұрын
Earlier in the game
@sentinel3504
@sentinel3504 5 күн бұрын
This sounds more like they’re trying to convince themselves that everything is going to be great. Are they listening to all the things they are saying that need to go right for the bears to succeed. You’re praying Williams is the face of the 21st century athlete and not everything that is wrong with the 21st century athlete.
@KellenMaicher
@KellenMaicher 10 күн бұрын
Crazy to hear these so-called experts talk like delusional fanboys managing a fantasy football team. They see the upgrades at skill positions and conveniently forget all the question marks. You have an o-line chock FULL of red flags. Jenkins is always hurt, Jones gets crushed against the bull rush, who the hell knows what's going on with Nate Davis, and either guy who might be playing center are bench players from other teams. Regarding our new OC....ask Seattle fans what they think of Waldron. Their grievances sound eerily similar to Getsy. Doesn't run the ball enough, questionable play-calling, etc. Speaking of head coaches...do people not recall all the bad decisions Eberflus made last year...some of which cost them games? Flus has not proven anything other than an ability to ride out a disaster of a season, hire terrible coordinators, and get makeovers in the offseason. Finally, you have a rookie QB, questions on the defensive line, a new DC, a young team that will need time to gel, and a TOUGH division to be playing in, two teams of which were better than the Bears last year with two proven QBs.... Be realistic! We heard this same tune last year and by the third game we were talking about firing EVERYBODY.... I know these guys need clicks but come on... (P.S. They got better toward the end of the segment pointing out some of these question marks...)
@doomsday4037
@doomsday4037 9 күн бұрын
💯
@shaunsmith5635
@shaunsmith5635 9 күн бұрын
They're programmed to hype this team up. Not one down played and they're expecting a "Superbowl"!
@angelol.5097
@angelol.5097 7 күн бұрын
Everything is spot on, but Waldron turned Geno Smith, a journeyman bust, into a pro bowler. Maybe the QB limited the coach. Time will tell.
@he-mansuncle7661
@he-mansuncle7661 8 күн бұрын
Caleb is more about ball than these guys opinion.
@Marty13153
@Marty13153 9 күн бұрын
Having any high expectations for this inexperienced, unaccomplished Bears team is stupid. Lmk a
@angelol.5097
@angelol.5097 7 күн бұрын
The D-line has no depth and is lacking talent. Maybe Poles will trade one of those 2nd rounders next year, but we need more blue chip players on the DL
@johngiglio6834
@johngiglio6834 10 күн бұрын
CW is not 6' 1"
@Irving-gp9oc
@Irving-gp9oc 10 күн бұрын
I agree! I'm all in on Caleb especially after listening to his former HS OC and Jason McKie on a pre-draft podcast. I hope he can see over the middle in the NFL otherwise a lot of slants to the outside as in Russell Wilson's legacy!
@illinimcg7075
@illinimcg7075 10 күн бұрын
Stop. Why does it matter unless you are just here to be a hater? My guess is you should root for Steelers.
@jking440
@jking440 10 күн бұрын
He measured in at 6'1, at the combine. Maybe do your research before you speak next time.
@ConnieHunt-zv7wh
@ConnieHunt-zv7wh 10 күн бұрын
Girls school toiletsppppppo 2:43
@ConnieHunt-zv7wh
@ConnieHunt-zv7wh 10 күн бұрын
Kkkkk
@williamgrant9167
@williamgrant9167 10 күн бұрын
Unfortunately Caleb is going to be another bust 😮
@markmarks7039
@markmarks7039 10 күн бұрын
Obviously. And unfortunately I guess you don't know football
@jking440
@jking440 10 күн бұрын
"Bust", based on your uneducated "eye test". Clown take
@ShadyAcacia
@ShadyAcacia 10 күн бұрын
He could be worse. Imagine Caleb so butthurt he’s going around KZfaq comments section being a hater.
@ashitaka.kodama
@ashitaka.kodama 10 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the failures of others says a lot about a person's character and whether their opinions should matter to anyone.
@shaunsmith5635
@shaunsmith5635 9 күн бұрын
@@markmarks7039 How he handles adversity will tell the story. There will be adversity.
@ashitaka.kodama
@ashitaka.kodama 10 күн бұрын
I dont know why, but Potash is annoying.
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