Caleb Williams came under fire before the 2025 season when Tyler Dunne of Go Long published an article offering supposed details about how he really operated behind the scenes during the Chicago Bears’ tumultuous 2024 season. He was described as immature, unprepared, stubborn, and rebellious. It even insinuated that the quarterback had a learning disability despite zero proof. While Dunne insisted he had several sources confirming the information, many felt it was nothing more than a poorly-disguised hit piece. Those sources were likely nothing more than bitter coaches looking for someone else to blame. Based on what Keenan Allen recently said, that theory has legs.
The former Pro Bowl wide receiver returned to the Los Angeles Chargers this season and had a decent year. During Super Bowl week, he appeared on Compas On The Beat to talk about his return, the Chargers’ season, and what the future holds. During the discussion, Allen’s stint in Chicago came up. He made it clear from the outset that the Bears had a talented team in 2024. They could’ve done some good things. Unfortunately, they were held back by the coaching.
Keenan Allen knows the difference between good and bad coaching.
He’s experienced both across what might be a Hall of Fame career. It started with Mike McCoy in San Diego, then moved to Anthony Lynn and Brandon Staley. While that isn’t the most inspiring trio, going from them to Matt Eberflus was an undisputed downgrade. His inability to build a competent staff or manage a game constantly held the Bears back for three years. Allen should feel fortunate he was only there for the end. He didn’t have to endure the misery of 2022 and 2023. One year was enough.
More than anything, it’s about who passed the eye test. Even during his rookie season, Williams showed flashes. There was never one instance where it felt like Eberflus was the superior coach on the sideline during his tenure. Keenan Allen was being diplomatic with those comments. He had every right to give it some extra heat. It shows how classy he is.
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This is vindication for Williams as well. He and Keenan Allen seemed to have great chemistry during that season. The wide receiver has played with some great quarterbacks in his career and had nothing but good things to say during and after his time there. Eberflus has gotten no such love. That says it all.
