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While it's definitely too early to start panicking for real (it's only July), Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd is clearly concerned about Williams and went as far to say that he may be "out" on the former No. 1 overall pick if he isn't playing very well within a couple of months.
Maryland coach Mike Locksley predicts former Terrapins linebacker Ruben Hyppolite, the Bears’ fourth-round pick, will be an “unbelievable” pro who adds exceptional value on special teams and becomes a locker-room linchpin.
ESPN's Courtney Cronin provided a more balanced view, noting that after a difficult 7-for-7 red zone period, the Bears offense bounced back with back-to-back completions to Rome Odunze and Zaccheaus during 11-on-11s. She also pointed out the Bears' defensive backs' strong coverage near the goal line.
Including full team periods in the red zone, Williams did not complete his first pass until his 10th attempt. The 23-year-old quarterback responded with consecutive touchdown throws to wide receiver Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus.
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Next up at No. 5 is wide receiver Rome Odunze, who's poised for a breakout year after a modest rookie season as the third wideout in a dysfunctional offense.
Bears are highly intelligent animals with an exceptional sense of smell, and they’re incredibly food motivated—especially in late summer and fall during hyperphagia, which is when they gobble up 20,000 calories per day to prepare for hibernation,
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle offers an explanation why the main Bears receiver from the past two years has been less of a target point so far in camp.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke about the running backs on the roster and how they're using the outside noise as motivation.