Johnson credited improvements to Williams’ footwork adjustments last spring and his growing comfort with the Bears’ play concepts, noting that the quarterback’s development accelerated as the season progressed.
Williams is viewed as a rising star in the NFL, with ESPN’s analysts offering optimistic forecasts. Matt Bowen recently suggested Chicago could reach the Super Bowl with Williams’s playmaking, Dan Graziano predicted an MVP trajectory, and Field Yates noted there is still substantial room for Williams to grow toward All-Pro status.
A highlight of Williams’s Chicago tenure remains his durability and production, including starting every game and setting a Bears postseason passing yardage record, underscoring the trajectory fans hope to see continued into 2026.
Alongside his NFL spotlight, Williams has embraced the NBA event’s novelty, posting on Instagram, “Not a hooper yall. Gonna go have some fun,” while acknowledging he’s not a basketball standout and will be competing among influencers and current/former NBA players.
The celebrity 3-point contest field includes NBA figure Richard Jefferson, Oklahoma City guard Jared McCain, BMX rider Nigel Sylvester, Jake From State Farm, comedian Druski, streamer PlaqueBoyMax, and internet personality Cam Wilder, with Williams bringing a unique cross-sport spotlight to the event.
