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Early speed bump for Caleb Williams, Bears' offense

Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

It was only a 7-on-7 drill in July, but there was a sense of anticipation on the sidelines at Halas Hall on Saturday after rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was intercepted by backup safety Adrian Colbert.

Even in a simple drill early in the second day in pads barely a week into training camp, it was a chance for the ballyhooed No. 1 overall draft pick to show why he’s here. As coach Matt Eberflus said later, ‘When you throw an interception, what is your response?