How Did Jayden Daniels Outperform Caleb Williams? NFL Insider Explains

In the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams piped Jayden Daniels to become the number 1 overall pick but just a few months later the picture is starkly different.

Both quarterbacks were handed a starting role but only one has managed to rise to live up to the hype.

The Commanders QB Daniels is on a two-win streak while Williams is struggling to control the Bears offense.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero broke down how Daniels has been able to outperform Williams.

Pelissero discussed the performance of the two rookies on the Rich Eisen Show, where he claimed that while its too early to predict the future, the Commanders quarterback is certainly ahead of Williams.

Talking about a conversation he had with an NFL Scout, he said: He explained that Daniels was a polished pocket player who could throw good passes under pressure but Williams was struggling because he didnt get a lot of experience playing from the pocket during his time at USC.

He added that the Bears QB was playing at the same level as his college days and throwing some good passes but hasnt performed well under pressure.

Williamss struggles in the pocket were aggravated by the defense targeting him more.

In the Texans game, he was sacked 7 times and took 11 hits.

In comparison, Daniels performed much better under pressure.

He was pressed hard by the Giants defense but still managed to throw 23 out of 29 passes.

However, Pelissero believes that Caleb Williams can still turn this season around.

Insider makes a CJ Stroud Bryce Young comparison to detail rookies struggles While talking about Williamss bad start, Pelissero claimed that the rookie QB needed some time to adjust and compared his situation to the 2023 drafts top pick Young who had similar struggles while the other rookie CJ Stroud navigated with ease.

He added that Young was able to catch up and even beat Strouds Texans.

Pelissero might have an optimistic outlook for Calebs future but back-to-back losses and a record with more interceptions than touchdowns isnt giving his supporters any hope.

The Bears arent happy with HC Matt Eberfluss decision to put Caleb on the hot seat and if they fail to turn around the season, the Chicago team might start looking for replacements..

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