After being outperformed by the defense for much of Tuesday’s practice, the offense finished with a flourish. Williams capped a two-minute drill by rifling a touchdown pass to rookie receiver Rome Odunze, splitting two defenders. After simulating a defensive TD, Williams and Odunze connected again on a two-point conversion pass.
“In terms of practice today, I thought it was good,” Eberflus said. “It was really the first look at us in a little bit of heat, which was good to see. Guys got to learn how to push through that, how to callous up and how to really just push through and still have sustained enthusiasm. That’s what I talked to the team about after practice. You felt a little lull in there. The defense was running pretty hot all day. But we had a little lull in there. We’re making some big plays on offense and we’re not having any passion and playing the game the right way. So, we talked about that with those guys and then they finished right.”
One highlight early in practice came in a 7-on-7 drill when Williams completed a long pass down the left sideline to receiver DJ Moore.
Defensively, safety Jaquan Brisker recorded an interception, and cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Josh Blackwell and linebacker Jack Sanborn broke up passes.
The Bears plan to conduct a split practice Wednesday before leaving for the Hall of Fame Game later in the day. After individual drills, players not suiting up for the preseason opener will practice in pads, while those who are playing will take part in a walk-through to preserve their legs and prepare for the game.
After the team lands in Cleveland, Eberflus will lead an optional one-hour bus trip to the Hall of Fame. The group is expected to spend time with Bears Hall of Famers Richard Dent, Jimbo Covert and Devin Hester, who will be enshrined Saturday.
“We’re going to meet with those guys before and hang out with those guys for a while and then we’re going to tour the Hall that evening and then get back to the hotel after that,” Eberflus said. “It’s going to be exciting. Our guys are excited about it. And it’s going to be fun.”
Williams doesn’t act like a rookie on or off the field. On Monday, fourth-year running back Khalil Herbert told reporters that the USC product reminded teammates that they should clean up after themselves and not leave a mess in the locker room for others to tidy up.
“Just the leadership aspect, he’s not going…
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