4 questions for Bears to answer during OTAs, offseason program

4 questions for Bears to answer during OTAs, offseason program originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

The Bears’ offseason program hits the next phase Monday when Organized Team Activities (OTAs) begin at Halas Hall.

Head coach Matt Eberflus adjusted the offseason schedule due to the early start to training camp caused by the Bears’ inclusion in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1. As such, Eberflus elected to have two weeks of OTAs before hosting the three-day mandatory veteran minicamp on June 4-6. The Bears will host their third week of OTAs after the minicamp, but that will mainly be for the rookies and younger players to get more work in before the summer break.

Quarterback Caleb Williams got a soft launch into NFL life at rookie minicamp. Williams was accurate and precise during the two-day practice. He’ll get a real introduction during OTAs and minicamp when he faces the majority of a Bears defense that was one of the best units in the NFL over the back half of last season.

With OTAs beginning Monday and the first media viewing session on Thursday, we will try to answer these questions before the Bears break for the summer.

Where is the Caleb Williams development plan at?

Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron said they have a detailed plan for their rookie quarterback to follow in the leadup to Week 1.

The first part of the plan will occur at OTAs and minicamp. Williams will get another part of the program for the summer break, and then things will ramp up when training camp begins.

Eberflus has said that most of the early part of the plan will be about Williams operating the offense and fine-tuning the cadence.

During rookie minicamp, the Bears dedicated an entire block of the first practice to cadence training. The Bears feel that Williams will need time to perfect it.

These next few weeks will also be the first time the media sees Williams throw live with DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, and Gerald Everett.

Williams has thrown off-campus…

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Publish date : 2024-05-20 18:12:57

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