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Martin Eden

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12. NFL Quarterback is probably the most difficult position in sports
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 10:48 PM
Sep 9

In addition to tremendous physical talent, they have to read defenses and make decisions in split seconds and deliver the ball under intense pressure, often on the run.

Offenses practice like careers and millions of dollars are on the line, because they are. Blocking schemes, route running, and timing between QB & receivers are dissected in minute detail.

Highly skilled, well coached defensive players do everything they can to disrupt offensive plays and routes. Receivers have to adjust to find open windows. The quarterback has to read what's unfolding at high speed, then make a decision to put the ball where the receiver will be.

Not easy at all, BUT ... champion quarterbacks do it consistently and come through in the clutch when the game is on the line.

Caleb Williams failed to do that on a couple of key throws when the Bears really needed to score. That doesn't mean he won't succeed next time and win games when those opportunities arise, but until he does that consistently, Bears fans and sports writers will justifiably continue to have doubts.

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