Post by JABF on Apr 11, 2024 8:35:06 GMT -6
I found this tidbit from about Caleb from his Pop Warner days.
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2024 NFL Draft: Dane Brugler’s The Beast on Caleb Williams
There is some great stuff in The Beast about likely Bears draft pick Caleb Williams.
Williams’ football journey started at running back and linebacker at the Pop Warner level, and he often had to play up several levels because of his athleticism and physicality. Back then, his nickname was “Bobby Boucher,” after Adam Sandler’s aggressive linebacker character in The Waterboy. He didn’t move to quarterback full-time until he was a fifth grader, and at ten years old, he set his sights on the NFL. It was then that his father implemented a multifaceted approach to help him reach his goal. He calls Williams’ football awareness “rare” and lauds his intelligence on the field. Pocket presence and the ability to avoid rushers are strengths, and he’s a pass-first scrambler. He uses the whole field, can make all the necessary NFL throws with velocity and touch, and is an accurate passer. Among Brugler’s weaknesses for Williams are holding the ball a bit too loose, taking too many sacks, and seeking the big play when there was an easier play in front of him. Did you know that he didn’t throw an interception on 199 pass attempts on third or fourth down at USC? The Trojans were 18-8 during Willims’ two years there, with all eight losses coming when the defense gave up at least 34 points (43.0 points per game allowed), which might explain what some of the hero ball fans are concerned about.
2024 NFL Draft: Dane Brugler’s The Beast on Caleb Williams
There is some great stuff in The Beast about likely Bears draft pick Caleb Williams.
Williams’ football journey started at running back and linebacker at the Pop Warner level, and he often had to play up several levels because of his athleticism and physicality. Back then, his nickname was “Bobby Boucher,” after Adam Sandler’s aggressive linebacker character in The Waterboy. He didn’t move to quarterback full-time until he was a fifth grader, and at ten years old, he set his sights on the NFL. It was then that his father implemented a multifaceted approach to help him reach his goal. He calls Williams’ football awareness “rare” and lauds his intelligence on the field. Pocket presence and the ability to avoid rushers are strengths, and he’s a pass-first scrambler. He uses the whole field, can make all the necessary NFL throws with velocity and touch, and is an accurate passer. Among Brugler’s weaknesses for Williams are holding the ball a bit too loose, taking too many sacks, and seeking the big play when there was an easier play in front of him. Did you know that he didn’t throw an interception on 199 pass attempts on third or fourth down at USC? The Trojans were 18-8 during Willims’ two years there, with all eight losses coming when the defense gave up at least 34 points (43.0 points per game allowed), which might explain what some of the hero ball fans are concerned about.
