From EssentiallySports · Soheli Tarafdar · · 40s
Kirk Herbstreit Faces Backlash for 'Bucking Bronco' Caleb Williams Comment
Kirk Herbstreit's 'bucking bronco' remark about Caleb Williams sparks fan anger after Bears' TNF clash.
In brief
Kirk Herbstreit's 'bucking bronco' remark about Caleb Williams sparks fan anger after Bears' TNF clash. Kirk Herbstreit's comparison of Caleb Williams to a 'bucking bronco' drew criticism for implying the QB was reckless as a rookie. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Kirk Herbstreit's TNF Comment
Kirk Herbstreit compared Caleb Williams to a bucking bronco during the Bears' TNF clash.
“And let’s be honest here, when he first got here, Caleb Williams was like a bucking bronco”
Williams' Progress Under Johnson
Williams improved from 5-12 with Eberflus to 71.0% accuracy under Ben Johnson in 2026.
Fan Backlash Against Herbstreit
Fans criticized Herbstreit for using 'bucking bronco' to describe Williams' early career recklessness.
“Not Buck Breaking! Come on now! And these guys get paid Millions upon millions.”
The headline
Kirk Herbstreit's comparison of Caleb Williams to a 'bucking bronco' drew criticism for implying the QB was reckless as a rookie.
