The Mahomes comparison understandably draws a wide variety of responses. Some see the USC star’s “Mahomes-like” traits as a reason to believe Williams will ascend to top-five quarterback status shortly after arriving in the NFL.
There are, of course, others who view the rhetoric as blasphemy — a heretical phrase that disrespects a three-time Super Bowl champion and oversets expectations for Williams.At this point, it’s about what the worst-case scenario would be. Justin Fields could turn out to be the quarterback the Bears hoped he would be with another team while Williams stumbles through his first few years in the league. Poles could roll with Fields and receive a big enough haul to make them NFC North contenders while Williams lights the league on fire in another city.
