Caleb Williams is saving receipts from all of his critics for extra motivation
Caleb Williams doesn't need extra motivation to succeed in the NFL. He's the No. 1 overall pick for the Chicago Bears, the NFL's charter franchise that hasn't seen a franchise quarterback in decades. Becoming a superstar for the Bears alone would make him a living god in Chicago and the larger NFL circle in general. Full stop.
But that doesn't mean Williams isn't still taking tabs on all the criticism he gets. He actually seems to read all the hate because he wants to channel it into good, quality, competitive energy.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Williams revealed that he screenshots all the criticism he sees about himself online. Why?
He wants to store it for later and use it for motivation.
Man, I almost kind of got chills down my spine reading that. It appears like it really only takes one person to say something out of turn, something even a little out of bounds, to spin Williams into a frenzy. That's fantastic news for Bears fans, as their quarterback will be under an intense microscope most other NFL players would likely falter under. It's awful news for anyone expecting Williams to fall short in his NFL mission.
Of course, Williams still has to deliver. However, something tells me that this thought process is exactly what will help Williams reach his immense potential. In an athletic context, hate is really often much stronger than love. Don't get it twisted.
Be careful what you say online, everyone. Williams is watching.
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