Why the Bears Should Keep Their Starting Job Away From Caleb Williams

Liberty Check

• The Bears coaching staff proved they value results over hype by letting a veteran quarterback run the offense without interference from above.
• Chicago’s front office must resist pressure to force an unproven rookie back into the lineup before he’s fully healed.
• A steady veteran kept the offense moving and the defense rested, showing how experience protects both team and player health.

Case Keenum turned back the clock Monday night, leading the Bears to a convincing 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in a game that showcased how a seasoned veteran can steady an offense.

The 38-year-old quarterback delivered crisp throws, made smart pre-snap adjustments, and even scored on a quarterback sneak that sealed the victory.

Keenum’s performance was so decisive that it sent a clear message to the Bears: don’t rush Caleb Williams back onto the field.

“Whatever happens today, I’m going to give God the glory. And hopefully it makes those kids proud,” Keenum told ESPN before kickoff, pointing to his children on the sideline.

Head coach Ben Johnson trusted Keenum over the usual backup Tyson Bagent, even after Bagent cleared concussion protocol, and the decision paid off immediately.

Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score for the first time since 2019.

The veteran showed poise under pressure, connecting on throws across the middle and hitting receivers in stride after breaking routes.

Johnson kept the game plan simple yet effective, letting the run game set up play-action without overcomplicating things for his quarterback.

Keenum’s success proved that experience can hold an offense together when the franchise quarterback is sidelined with an injury.

The Bears now face the New York Jets in Week 4, and the staff has every reason to keep the veteran in place rather than gamble with Williams’ recovery timeline.

Jalen Hurts finished 16 of 25 for 153 yards with a rushing touchdown and an interception, as Philadelphia absorbed its first loss of the season.

Americans deserve better.