Why has it taken so long for Caleb Williams to be exposed as a Bust? Smells like the Jets Zac Wilson.

liveoakh said
Daniels and Maye are way better prospects than Williams. I understand, that no team is going to pass on Williams if the Bears don't take him. He is the kind of bust that really sinks a team.

Because he will fail because of his poor emotional development, not athletic ability. Everyone seems to be in a hurry to crown him, but he is just so avg. at times. I wouldn't want him at all in the 1st rd. He really reminds me of Zac Wilson of the Jets. I'm not very good at picking the next great QB, Purdy, Storud etc. They were never on my radar. But, I can spot a high 1st rd bust a mile away.

If you disagree, I invite your reply, and reasons why.

I'll start off with:

1) what does "his poor emotional development" mean? Is there some emotional test you are referring to? Or are there specific moments you can describe which indicate he is a man-child? And if so: are there specific moments that indicate he has "good" emotional development at times? How does one negate the other? If you are referencing an entire body of work please be specific with how you arrived at this judgement. Or is this just code for not being a hard worker?

2) If he will fail because of emotional development why does it matter he is "so avg. at times"? I can recall Drew Brees looking pretty average at times. In fact, I cannot recall a single NFL QB that hasn't looked average at times. Are Williams' average times greater than the amount of times he has looked the part of a top prospect?

3) If he is a bust in the 1st round, why would he not be a bust in any other round? A gamble is a gamble, regardless of where taken. Or is this an admission that despite the fact he "will fail" his measurables still are worth a shot? Would you take him if not in the 1st?

4) Could you list specific reasons he reminds you of Zach Wilson? Is it his size? His running ability? His arm strength? His haircut? His college stats?

Otherwise this thread is just a huff and puff session so someone can later say "I told you so" if Williams is a bust. Which, to be fair, is more probable than not based upon QB draft history. I too, am not good at picking the next great QB, but I can reasonably tell when a SR thread is a bust.