Caleb Williams weeping in mother’s arms after USC loss shows he’s not ready for NFL Draft -- commentary

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams is going to enter the NFL Draft after this season. Some team is going to draft him with a Top 5, likely Top 3, pick. And it’s going to ruin the career of both the coach and the GM.

Why?

Because Caleb Williams isn’t ready for the NFL, but he’ll never get blamed for any failures. Williams is the perfect encapsulation of the Gen Z athlete. He’s extremely talented, but also incredibly self-centered and entitled.

Nothing showcased this more than his display after USC lost to Washington on Saturday night. Williams sought out his mother in the stands and openly wept in her arms.

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Nov 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs towards the bench after a touchdown is scored during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports)

He followed that performance with a news conference quote for the ages.

"I want to go home and cuddle with my dog and watch some shows," Williams said.

Media members rushed to Williams’ defense, saying he’s human and he has emotions. If anything, they said, it showed that he cares MORE than other people and that’s a GOOD sign.

There is no world in which a potential No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick and franchise quarterback sobbing into his mother’s arms after a regular season loss is a good sign for his football future.

The media is going to LOVE Caleb Williams. It already does. And, therein lies the problem. He’s not like other "toxically masculine" football players. No, he’s the NEW generation of