Caleb Williams discusses his reasoning behind engaging with certain critics on social media.
In a recent hour-long interview on “The Pivot” with Ryan Clark, Caleb Williams, a person of pride and confidence, showcased these traits. The conversation ventured into social media, where Bears fans discovered Williams’ penchant for keeping track of doubters by liking their posts. He explained that he retains such posts for motivation.
Occasionally, Williams takes it a step further and responds directly. Recently, he addressed a comment made by ESPN analyst Greg McElroy regarding Williams’ perceived lack of adversity. McElroy questioned whether Williams possessed the necessary drive to sustain a lengthy career, contrasting him with Patrick Mahomes.
Williams disagreed with McElroy’s assessment, stating that he responds when there are factual inaccuracies. He emphasized that he engages in a light-hearted manner, avoiding personal attacks. For Williams, responding serves as a form of entertainment during idle moments, such as when he was in Jacksonville for meetings and workouts.
Moreover, Williams finds responding enjoyable because it allows him to prove detractors wrong. He and Clark, both having put in extensive effort to hone their skills as athletes, view baseless criticism as an attempt to discredit their hard work.
Despite the ongoing chatter surrounding Williams on social media, including discussions about his personality, appearance, and on-field performances, he remains unfazed. Williams views such commentary as an integral part of being in the spotlight. In fact, he believes that receiving both praise and criticism signifies success in his endeavors.
Ultimately, Williams exhibits maturity and wisdom in handling external opinions. Contrary to claims that he may struggle in a major media market like Chicago, he sees such scrutiny as validation of his achievements. As he succinctly puts it, if people aren’t talking about you, you’re not making enough of an impact.
