Caleb Williams Celebrated by Bears Coaches After Improved Play in Win vs. Panthers

Chicago Bears coaches were pleased with the strides they saw from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, which carried over to Sunday's 36-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

"It's just about us being able to have him grow every week," head coach Matt Eberflus said to The MMQB's Albert Breer. "He's learned about the game up here every single week. It's the noise in Houston and taking that into Indianapolis and operating in the noise way better there. Being able to fit the ball into his skill [players], he did that also in Indy. Then, just worked every single week to get better. Then, just playing clean football.

"I think what he learned most was, I do have a good team around me. If I play clean football in that position, we can win some games. He said that last week, and I think he's spot on."

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron added that Williams has "done a really good job" of understanding the "complementary football" the Bears can play when their defense and special teams units are performing well.

The No. 1 overall pick was an efficient 20-of-29 for 304 yards and two touchdowns against Carolina. He also ran for 34 yards on 11 carries and was sacked just one time.

This is what fans have wanted to see from the franchise QB.

Of course, it's worth asking how much Williams' production was down to him and how much was owed to playing one of the NFL's worst teams. The Panthers are tied for the third-most yards allowed per pass attempt (8.1) and rank 29th in opponent passer rating (111.5).

Fortunately for the Bears, they face off with the Jacksonville Jaguars in their next game, and the Jags have been even worse against the pass. They're fresh off allowing Joe Flacco to go for 359 yards and three touchdowns through the air.

Williams' positive development should continue before Chicago heads into its Week 7 bye.