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Caleb Williams noted that sustaining drives was something the offense spent time working on during training camp and OTAs. 'We do these long-drive drills in training camp and OTAs that you hate, that you dread at the end of practice,' he said. 'They show up in big moments for us.'
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Williams executing high-leverage third-down conversions in Bears' clock-control offense.

Caleb Williams is executing the Bears' offensive strategy of sustaining drives and converting third downs at a high rate (44.3%, 5th in NFL). Williams noted that the offense spent time on long-drive drills in training camp and OTAs specifically to prepare for these moments: 'We do these long-drive drills in training camp and OTAs that you hate, that you dread at the end of practice. They show up in big moments for us.' This preparation has translated to explosive third-down conversions, including a laser throw to Rome Odunze on third-and-long against the Patriots, demonstrating Williams' ability to execute in high-leverage situations that control game tempo.

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