As Bears Coaching Rumors Swirl, USC HC Kliff Kingsbury Draws ‘Eerily Similar’ Qualities Between Patrick Mahomes and Caleb Williams

USC star Caleb Williams has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft! It could be time for the Chicago Bears to brace themselves for an exceptional season. As one of the winningest NFL teams of all time, the Bears hold the No. 1 pick but that’s not the only possible good news. 

The USC Trojans senior offensive analyst Kliff Kingsbury could be another valuable coaching staff for the Bears. After coaching several high-profile QBs, he also draws an interesting comparison between Caleb Williams and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. See what he has to say about the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner.

The similarities between the potential Bears’ No. 1 pick and Patrick Mahomes

The former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has shaped the USC Trojans QB in such a way that “Caleb Williams is expected to receive strong consideration to become the Bears’ No. 1 overall pick.” As the NFL Draft inches closer, Williams remains a potential top pick for the Chicago Bears. And amidst this privilege that could be bestowed upon the 22-year-old, his QB coach might be interested in interviewing for the Bears’ offensive coordinator job.

Kingsbury is famous for coaching notable QBs including Patrick Mahomes. And what he has to say about his QB Caleb Williams and the 2x SB champion to Bob Stoops is wild. He said of the two-star QBs, “I’ve been around Patrick and he’s eerily similar in some ways. The ability to extend plays and off-platform throws and just the way they both play the game is pretty scary.”

Caleb Williams – A worthy No. 1 NFL prospect

Caleb Williams has made quite a name for himself at USC with his innate ability to extend plays, use of varied arm angles, and his ability to break down defensive strategies. During his two seasons with the Trojans, he has remained consistent in his performance, accounting for 4,537 yards in 14 games in 2022 and 3,633 yards in 12 games in 2023. It’s not surprising he’s usually compared to NFL star Patrick Mahomes. 

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Jordan Palmer, a former NFL QB and QB coach of notable players like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow said of Caleb Williams, “I said it then, and I’ve never said it about anyone else: That’s the best kid I’ve ever seen. I know when I say those things out loud it can carry some weight, so I don’t throw that around a lot. I’m not the over-hyper.” So, for someone who carefully chooses his words, it’s high praise for the potential No. 1 Bears’ pick who’s “ready to play, can do all the things mental, physical and emotional.”

The draft is still a little while away. Right now, the divisional playoffs are on and the Super Bowl mania is rising! What are your picks for SB LVIII?

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