Caleb Williams Already Following the Path of Tom Brady

As we inch closer to the start of the NFL season, Bears fans are desperately waiting to see Caleb Williams on the field. Unfortunately, they weren't able to see him in a Bears uniform in the Hall of Fame game against the Houston Texans and it's not clear whether they will get a chance to take a look at him in the preseason.

Fortunately for them, however, their No. 1 overall pick is planning on playing for a long time. In fact, he is trying to follow in Tom Brady's footsteps when it comes to longevity. Speaking to ESPN's Courtney Cronin in a recent interview, Williams revealed that he is emulating Brady's diet. He already cut white rice, flour, red sauce, sugar, and more.

"Obviously he has the knowledge of 22 years, however long he played, of playing ball and being healthy. That's ultimately what I'm trying to reach, is to play that long, play as long as I can and be healthy throughout all of it. A big part of it is the diet and working out and how you work out. And then getting on the field the mental part, the physical part takes over. But the things that I can control, control those things, which is my diet and that's a big key to be able to play for such a long time."

- Caleb Williams on Tom Brady

Williams had already reached out to Brady previously, asking for advice. It is obvious that the Bears quarterback admires the seven-time Super Bowl champion and wants to get as much insight from him as possible.

There is much more to becoming a Hall-of-Fame quarterback than your diet. Brady's mental strength, work ethic, and dedication are unparalleled but if Williams is able to replicate half of what Brady has been able to accomplish throughout his career, Bears fans will be more than thrilled with the draft selection. Regardless, it is an excellent sign that Williams is already starting to take things seriously at age 22, thinking about playing into his 40s like Brady.

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