Caleb Williams Doesn't Want to Be Friends with NFL QBs to Keep 'Competitive Advantage'

Building friendships takes a back seat to winning in the eyes of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

The second-year signal-caller told Esquire's Brian O'Keefe he respects his fellow players but isn't all that interested in getting to know them away from the field.

"I think the NFL game has become very friendly, and I don’t necessarily want to be friends, because I want to keep that competitive advantage," he said.

This perhaps provides some more context behind a moment that caught the attention of fans last fall.

Following the Houston Texans' 19-13 win over the Bears, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud approached Williams on the field, and the 2024 No. 1 overall pick didn't look like he wanted to make small talk.

Athletes across the sports spectrum have often modeled their approach off that of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Thanks to his single-minded focus, the Hall of Famer didn't make a ton of friends in the NBA but did win six titles and claim the GOAT moniker.

Maybe that attitude will serve Williams well in the NFL too.

If not, he might want to consider going in the opposite direction and try killing his peers with kindness.