Caleb Williams and Garrett Bradbury strive to connect as they build a new quarterback-center relationship
CHICAGO — When Garrett Bradbury joined the New England Patriots for a season last year, he had a built-in bonding mechanism with quarterback Drake Maye — the center temporarily crashed at Maye’s place. There has been no such living arrangement with Caleb Williams since Bradbury joined the Chicago Bears this offseason, but they’ve had at least one shared experience: bowling. “Yesterday we ended ...
Caleb Williams and Garrett Bradbury are working to establish a strong connection as they form a new quarterback-center partnership. Since Bradbury joined the Chicago Bears last offseason, he and Williams have shared experiences such as bowling together, which has helped build rapport. However, unlike Bradbury's previous season with the New England Patriots, where he shared a living situation with quarterback Drake Maye, Williams has not had such a setup.
Despite this, the two have had opportunities to bond through team events, including bowling, where Williams praised Bradbury's skills despite initially doubting his abilities. Effective communication is crucial for the quarterback-center duo, as their roles intersect on every play. Williams and Bradbury have been communicating well, with Williams noting recent improvements in their sync.
Bradbury, an experienced center with a background in various offensive systems, is looking forward to the challenge of guiding the offensive line, tight ends, and running backs. Coach Ben Johnson has praised Bradbury's communication skills, describing him as "loud, clear, and decisive." Both Williams and Bradbury are eager to work together, with Williams admiring Bradbury's competitive spirit and desire to win.
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