Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams routinely left coaching sessions when confronted with criticism, according to multiple team sources. Players and coaches grew frustrated with Williams' resistance to instruction throughout the 2024 season.

Sources told Go Long that Williams would "strut away in a huff" when coaches attempted to provide teaching points. The behavior occurred during training camp and continued into the regular season, with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron bearing the brunt of Williams' dismissive attitude.

Williams displayed the same pattern during practices and games. When receiving criticism, he would walk away and sit separately from teammates on the bench.

"He didn't want to hear anything," one coach said. "He didn't like criticism, so he'd just fucking get up and leave. You look over, and there's Caleb [expletive] walking away all pouty."

Multiple Bears players supported benching Williams for backup Tyson Bagent as the team fell to 4-5. Veterans DJ Moore and Darnell Lewis initially led the push for a quarterback change, but support grew throughout the locker room.

"When are we going to make a change?" players asked each other, according to sources.

The players' concerns reached general manager Ryan Poles, with offensive coaches confirming the message was delivered to the front office.

Sources within the Bears organization stated the team failed to properly examine red flags during Williams' pre-draft evaluation. Multiple personnel evaluators identified potential dyslexia in Williams, but the condition was never discussed in draft meetings.

"Completely hidden," one scout said of the medical concern.

Front office sources believe Poles chose to ignore the condition after investing heavily in Williams as the top overall pick.