Caleb Williams Watch: How Bears QB performed on Day 6 of training camp

The Chicago Bears were back at training camp on Tuesday for their sixth practice of the summer, and there was plenty to break down from Day 6, including the performance of quarterback Caleb Williams.

Williams is entering his third season following a breakout sophomore campaign where he set a franchise single-season passing record, led an NFL record seven fourth quarter comebacks (including the postseason) while leading Chicago to an 11-6 record, NFC North title and playoff win. That was all in one season with head coach Ben Johnson. Now, all eyes are on Williams this summer as he continues to develop under Johnson and make a huge leap in Year 3.

We’re taking a look at the good, the bad and the noteworthy with Williams from the sixth practice of Bears training camp:

<1 / 24

<2 / 24

<3 / 24

<4 / 24

<5 / 24

<6 / 24

<7 / 24

<8 / 24

<9 / 24

<10 / 24

<11 / 24

<12 / 24

<13 / 24

<14 / 24

<15 / 24

<16 / 24

<17 / 24

<18 / 24

<19 / 24

<20 / 24

<21 / 24

<22 / 24

<23 / 24

<24 / 24

It was a sloppy showing for the offense, but there was some positive from Tuesday’s practice. The connection between Williams and tight end Colston Loveland continued to flourish, as Bear Report noted that Loveland continues to be one of Williams’ top targets. “They had a nice connection today down the right sideline as Williams threw him a lob pass and Loveland went up and got it over rookie Dillon Thieneman.”

Overall, it was a rough showing for the offense. According to Dan Wiederer, this looked like the “sloppiest offensive showing of camp to date. Easily.” Wiederer noted that there were a number of struggles, including: “Pre-snap penalties. Misfired passes. Dropped balls. Rickety screen plays. QB1’s feet getting tangled coming out from center.” On top of that, quarterback Caleb Williams was intercepted by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. It appeared to be a miscommunication between Williams and tight end Colston Loveland. Greg Braggs added that the “defense looks a step ahead” and the offense “has looked off more than the other practices.” He noted it was timing and energy seemed low, especially with live periods. The offense also fell short during the two-minute drill, where quarterback Caleb Williams and Burden were unable to connect on fourth down in the end zone.

The Bears offense was unable to convert during a two-minute drill to end practice, which is something they’ve struggled with dating back to last season. According to Bear Report, here’s how it all went down. Chicago was down 28-23 in the fourth quarter with the ball on their own 47-yard line with just under a minute to go.

• Devin Bush pass breakup

• False start

• False start

• 2nd and 20: Caleb Williams to Luther Burden for 11 yards.

• 3rd and 9: Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland for 6 yards

• 4th and 3: Caleb Williams to Kalif Raymond for 15 yards. TIMEOUT.

• 1st and 10: Devin Bush blitz, forced Caleb Williams out of pocket, and a throw away.

• 2nd and 10:  Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze 9 yards.

• 3rd and 1 (3.2 seconds left): Caleb Williams INC to Luther Burden in end zone. 

2nd and 20: Caleb Williams to Luther Burden for 11 yards.

3rd and 9: Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland for 6 yards

4th and 3: Caleb Williams to Kalif Raymond for 15 yards. TIMEOUT.

1st and 10: Devin Bush blitz, forced Caleb Williams out of pocket, and a throw away.

2nd and 10:  Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze 9 yards.

3rd and 1 (3.2 seconds left): Caleb Williams INC to Luther Burden in end zone. 

On the final play, Williams once again targeted receiver Luther Burden on fourth-and-1, but Burden took a big hit from linebacker Devin Bush, who was able to prevent a touchdown. Initially, Burden stayed on the ground, but he was able to walk it off.

Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram