Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams recently experienced an embarrassing incident during the NFL offseason. While unwinding by playing video games, Williams received a text message from someone claiming to be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, stating that Johnson was becoming the Bears’ next head coach. Believing the message to be genuine, Williams responded enthusiastically and even attempted to confirm Johnson’s number through Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, upon initiating a FaceTime call, Williams discovered that the message was a prank orchestrated by a group of kids who had obtained his phone number. The incident left Williams frustrated, leading him to change his phone number, which he had used for 15 years. citeturn0search3

 

This prank added to the challenges Williams faced during his inaugural NFL season. The Bears concluded the season with a 5-12 record, resulting in the dismissal of head coach Matt Eberflus. Williams’ performance had its ups and downs; he completed 62.5% of his passes, accumulating 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Additionally, he contributed 489 rushing yards. However, he was sacked 68 times—the highest in the league—and lost 466 yards due to these sacks. Williams also fumbled 10 times throughout the season. citeturn0search1

 

Despite these setbacks, Williams remains optimistic about the future. He has expressed a preference for an offensive-minded head coach to foster his development and build a long-term partnership. The Bears are currently in the process of selecting a new head coach, with Williams hoping for a leader who can guide the team to future success. citeturn0search3

 

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