Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Caleb Williams rank in Mike Sando's QB Tiers survey?
Caleb Williams finished 11th overall in Mike Sando's annual QB Tiers survey for The Athletic. The ranking came with a notable split, as executives generally rated him higher than coaches did.
Why did NFL coaches rank Caleb Williams lower than executives did in the survey?
All eight GMs placed Williams in Tier 2, while coaches supplied 11 of his 14 votes in Tier 3. Coaches tend to prefer quarterbacks who play on time and run the system efficiently, while executives focus more on a quarterback's raw talent and upside.
What were Caleb Williams' stats and accomplishments in his second NFL season?
In his second season, Williams led seven 4th quarter comebacks, finished 11-6, won the division, beat Green Bay in the playoffs, and threw for a franchise-record 3,941 yards.
Which quarterback was Caleb Williams compared to at the same stage of his career?
A defensive coordinator in the survey compared Williams to Josh Allen at the same point in his career, calling him a 'high 3 or low 2 with the ability to go either way.' The coordinator also noted that, like Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen early on, the moment does not appear too big for Williams.
What is the risk of trying to restrict a dual-threat quarterback like Caleb Williams to strictly pocket passing?
Trying to force a dual-threat quarterback into a strictly pocket-passing role can kill their effectiveness, as happened with Vince Young in Tennessee, Robert Griffin III in Washington, and Marcus Mariota in Tennessee. The key is teaching them to stay in the pocket when possible while still allowing them to use their natural talents.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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