It's not as clear cut as you might think. Here's what the Bears need to ponder when they whether Williams get to play.1. The RepsWilliams has played 16 games with 3,393 yards passing, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions.

It's a legitimate concern whether Williams has taken substantive steps in his development or if the incoming coach will be somewhat starting from scratch.

Caleb Williams was supposed to be the franchise quarterback the Chicago Bears literally waited 100 years for when team selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams’ mere arrival in Chicago was miraculous by itself: the pick was acquired via a trade with the Carolina Panthers a year earlier,