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**Pro Football Focus’s ‘Bust’ Label for Caleb Williams Sparks Controversy**

**CHICAGO, IL** – A recent assessment by Pro Football Focus (PFF) regarding the floor and ceiling potential of second-year NFL quarterbacks has ignited controversy, particularly regarding their evaluation of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The sports analytics company surprisingly labeled Williams as the only quarterback with a “bust” floor, meaning the potential for failure is high. The USC Trojans fans are not happy with the assesment.

PFF set Williams’ ceiling as Jordan Love, which has upset USC fans and NFL viewers.

Adding fuel to the fire, PFF assigned a floor of Sam Darnold, who last year had a top-5 quarterback production, to J.J. McCarthy, who has yet to play a single NFL snap. McCarthy’s ceiling was set as Joe Burrow, a consensus top-five NFL quarterback.

Critics argue that PFF’s analysis is premature and unfair, failing to consider the significant obstacles Williams faced during his rookie season. Despite setting a Bears rookie record with 3,541 passing yards, boasting a 20-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and adding nearly 500 rushing yards – statistically one of the best Bears quarterback seasons in franchise history – Williams received the lowest evaluation among his peers.

“It’s hard to process,” said an unnamed source. “Even the biggest Caleb Williams skeptic would concede that the Bears’ offensive line was substantially responsible for Caleb’s limitations and the team’s lack of progress.”

The Bears’ porous offensive line allowed a staggering 68 sacks in 2024, a major factor contributing to the team’s 5-12 record. The criticism that PFF’s evaluation is based solely on production without acknowledging the extenuating circumstances.

With a revamped supporting cast, Williams and the Bears will aim to silence their critics and demonstrate the potential that made Williams the No. 1 overall pick.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire.

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