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Why so much Caleb Williams hate? (alien.top)
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A few weeks ago, you saw people saying he was a generational talent, that they would pick him (as a prospect coming out of college) over Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, John Elway, comparing his game to Patrick Mahomes. He has lost a few games this year but Jesus, his defense gives up 33 PPG, 420 yards of offense per game and they let people score 94% of the time in the redzone.

He has 119 total touchdowns over 3 years with only 13 ints. This year he is completing almost 70% of his passes. Are you guys genuinely concerned about his ability to play at the next level or is it just nit picking at this point?

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[–] Paran0idMan33@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

There’s a lot to like in terms of his traits, and the same was true of Bryce Young. I don’t think Young was highly thought of because of his stats alone. His play this year is definitely concerning but I don’t think we can write him off after 10 games.

With Williams it’s definitely fair to be critical of his play (at times) and some of the optics haven’t been great (in terms of body language/attitude) but there is still a ton to like about him as a QB prospect. Arm talent, pocket awareness and mobility, his ability to make off-platform throws, etc. I think this sub has gone a little overboard with labeling him as a bust already but that’s just my opinion.