The Chicago Bears’ downward spiral hit a new low on “Thursday Night Football” in a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
The 10th straight defeat, which dropped them to 4-12, ignited a storm of frustration at Soldier Field as fans unleashed boos and “Sell the team!” chants.
For rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the night encapsulated his challenging first year.
Behind a struggling offensive line, he endured seven sacks while completing 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, one interception and no touchdowns.
It’s a stark contrast to the optimism that surrounded the Bears’ 4-2 start to this season.
Host Dan Beyer and former NFL player Kerry Rhodes recently put the spotlight on the Bears’ organizational troubles and their potentially lasting impact on Williams’ development.
“Watching last night, I don’t know what is appealing about anything right now because Caleb Williams may be broken beyond repair considering how bad things were,” Beyer said, via FOX Sports Radio.
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Rhodes drew an interesting comparison, suggesting Williams’ trajectory might have been different under better circumstances.
“This guy obviously has talent. You see his arm strength, you see some of the plays he can make,” Rhodes said. “… If you bring in some competent people to run the organization, I’m telling you, watch out for this kid.”
As the Bears look toward the future, they’re casting a wide net in their head coaching search, with former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson emerging as candidates.
The new hire will face the immediate challenge of rebuilding Williams’ confidence even before camp begins.
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