Solak: Why Drake Maye should be MVP, a defense of Caleb Williams, four trades that must happen

Damien Woody has stated that Drake Maye is performing like a top-5 quarterback and is the best QB from the 2024 draft class, sparking discussion about his performance compared to other rookies.

An NFL analyst, returning from paternity leave, expresses strong opinions on the season, focusing on key takes after weeks of silence. He highlights the frustration among Bears fans regarding Caleb Williams, the first pick in the 2024 NFL draft, who has been outperformed by Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, the second and third picks, respectively. Despite this, the analyst argues that Williams has been good this season, not disappointing, and points to statistics like EPA per dropback (0.03, close to average) to support this view, noting that in a previous season, such performance might have been seen as encouraging.

Williams struggles with consistency, as shown by a success rate of 42.1%, below the league average, but excels in explosive pass rate at 17.8%, ranking seventh among quarterbacks. His inconsistency is partly attributed to chemistry issues with receivers, such as DJ Moore, where miscommunications on routes have led to missed opportunities. Additionally, the Bears' offensive strategy under coach Ben Johnson, which emphasizes a high run rate and moving the pocket, contributes to the volatility in Williams' play, as the team aims to protect both the quarterback and the offensive line while setting up explosive passes.