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Could This Unexpected Bears QB Be the Key to Turning the Season Around?

Could This Unexpected Bears QB Be the Key to Turning the Season Around?

Ever wonder what it takes for a quarterback to morph from promising rookie to bona fide “problem solver” on the gridiron? Well, Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams might just be the textbook example in the making . With more road wins under Ben Johnson’s belt than his predecessor snagged in three seasons, the Bears are no longer just contenders—they’re a storm brewing. And speaking of storms, former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky spotted something special: in just three weeks, Williams has racked up 231 “hidden yards” — plays that flip potential losses into gains, a subtle art not every QB masters. Sure, Caleb’s journey hasn’t been all smooth—holding the ball too long and chasing those big plays played their part. But the kid’s growth? It’s palpable. The question is, with this mix of raw talent and savvy coaching, how far can Williams push this revamped Bears offense? Let’s dive into what’s behind the numbers and what Orlovsky’s keen eye sees unfolding on the field.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: ESPN Broadcaster Dan Orlovsky speaks before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Chicago Bears continue to roll. Head coach Ben Johnson has already won more road games in his first season than Matt Eberflus did during his three seasons.

More importantly, it seems that quarterback Caleb Williams is getting his act together. The decision-making has been better, the ability to read coverage and go through his progressions has been better, and he’s been much more efficient.

Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky recently took to social media to show how the Bears QB is emerging as a “problem solver.”

“In the last three weeks Caleb has accounted for 231 hidden yards of offense. Becoming a problem solver for [the Chicago Bears],” Orlovsky wrote on X.

For those who aren’t familiar with the term, hidden yards are ones that would’ve been a negative play and instead are turned into positive or neutral plays. For instance, if Williams avoids a would-be sack for a loss of 10 yards by throwing the ball out of bounds, he’s accounted for 10 hidden yards.

Williams had a worrisome tendency to hold on to the ball too long or seek out big plays as a rookie. While most of his sacks were the fault of his offensive line, he also deserved his fair share of blame.

It hasn’t always been pretty, but the talent is there. The Bears have done a better job of developing him, and he’s likely to keep getting better under this coaching staff.

The post Dan Orlovsky Believes Bears QB Is Emerging As ‘Problem Solver’ appeared first on The Cold Wire.

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