Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams gets compared to hall of fame quarterback from Howie Long

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Eric Root | Last updated Nov 30, 2025 4:30 PM ET

While it’s been an up and down season for him, Caleb Williams has shown major signs of improvement during the 2025 season. Most importantly, he’s making plays when the Chicago Bears need him the most.

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With Williams under center, the Bears are now 9-3, first in the NFC north, and just a game behind the one seed in the NFC.

Due to his game changing playmaking, pro football hall of famer Howie Long gave Williams major praise. Long said that he considers Williams to be similar to a very legendary quarterback,

Caleb Williams has been compared to John Elway

Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and running back Kyle Monangai (25) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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During Fox NFL Sunday’s pregame show, Long said that he considers Williams to be this generation’s version of John Elway. Now that’s some very high praise. Long also gave Williams praise for his game sealing touchdown to Cole Kmet during Friday’s win over the Eagles.

Long and Julian Edelman then mentioned that the Bears’ quarterback is very coachable and that Ben Johnson is doing a great job challenging his quarterback.

Howie Long says Caleb Williams is the John Elway of this generation pic.twitter.com/FOqnXJ0f1P

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The Bears’ quarterback continues to see major praise from many NFL legends. It’s clear that these former players see the massive improvement Williams has made from his rookie year up to now.

Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) acknowledges the crowd and walks off the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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