The reality, however, is that Williams is experiencing the normal training camp highs and lows for a second-year player who's learning a new offense with his fourth play-caller in less than 12 months. Some of those training camp lows include performances on the practice field that were outdone by his backup, Tyson Bagent.

The Bears have yet to settle on who will be quarterback Caleb Williams ’ backup. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum have both looked sharp in training camp, and while Bagent had made major strides the last two seasons, Keenum is far from ready to accept merely a mentor role.