‘It’s Really Freaking Hard’: Bears’ Caleb Williams gets honest on one aspect of NFL

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears enter the new season looking to surpass their achievements in 2025. The quarterback recorded strong performances last year, leading the franchise to an NFC North title and reaching the Divisional Round. However, it wasn’t easy and he had to speed up his development in the NFL.

Williams 330-of-568 passes for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added 77 rushing attempts for 388 yards and three scores. Chicago went 11-6 in the regular-season before losing 20-17 in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs.

His leadership and growth will be key to the team having more success in the upcoming season. The good news is he appears ready to prove that his 2025 production was not a fluke.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams discusses what’s hard to to in the NFL

Williams stressed on Thursday how hard it is to score in the league. He added that he wants the whole team to celebrate when they do and emphasized what it means.

“One, it’s really freaking hard to score in the NFL,” Williams said. “You get into games and things like that, it’s really freaking hard. And so let’s go celebrate when we do it. Two, it shows a sense of love and care for your teammates because you didn’t get in the end zone.

“You weren’t the one getting in the end zone. So you got to go down there and celebrate and have fun and dance and do all these things. Come back to the sideline, focus up and get ready to go do it again.”

Caleb Williams says he’s made an emphasis to make sure the whole offense is celebrating when they score.

He mentioned the Tony Parker led Spurs and how they would “slap hands” the most and how it translates to camaraderie and winning. pic.twitter.com/XRrcR8mgpt

— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) August 27, 2026

Williams and the Bears will wrap up their preseason with a game versus the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. They will then open their regular season with a road matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13. The team’s home opener is set for Week 2 on Sept. 20 against the Minnesota Vikings.