Daily Norseman on Caleb Williams
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Flores also held Caleb Williams in check passing-wise last year within Johnson's system. In the two games, he went 37/67 (55.2%) for 403 yards, 1 TD, and no interceptions. He was sacked four times for 25 yards. His overall passing rating was a paltry 77.8. The issue stems from Williams' dual-threat capability, as he rushed 10 times for 84 yards and a touchdown.
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Flores held Williams to 77.8 rating last year; dual-threat elusiveness remains a defensive challenge.
Brian Flores held Williams in check passing-wise last year within Ben Johnson's system: 37/67 (55.2%) for 403 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 77.8 passer rating, sacked 4 times for 25 yards. However, Williams' dual-threat capability remains a challenge—he rushed 10 times for 84 yards and a TD, some on third down to extend drives. His elusiveness (scanning the field then escaping at the last second) puts pressure on secondary coverage and limits defensive flexibility with spies and pressure packages. The source notes Williams has made a Year 3 leap under Johnson's guidance and is a menace to opposing defenses, but Flores' defensive approach—avoiding excessive blitzing and instead focusing on early-down wins, chunk-play prevention, and edge containment (similar to the Mike Zimmer strategy against Aaron Rodgers)—may help keep him in check.
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