Eddie Johnson slams Emmanuel Acho’s ‘dumb’ criticism of Caleb Williams

Former NBA star Eddie Johnson defended Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams against criticism from NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho. Acho had lambasted Williams for his emotional reaction to a hamstring injury he sustained against the Minnesota Vikings. The quarterback was carried off the field in tears, leading many to fear the worst - a torn ACL or Achilles.

However, it was later revealed the injury was less severe. Johnson took to social media to stand by Williams, suggesting that Acho himself may lack the passion for the game. "He's crying because he worked hard all offseason to get ready for a year that could be great, and you have a problem with it?" Johnson asked Acho. "My rookie year, I once had a veteran teammate cry after losing an exhibition game, and I realized, right there, that I needed to love the game more than I already did. Acho, you obviously didn’t love the game enough!"