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Cowherd: Williams Still Underrated After Madden Cover

Cowherd praises Williams as Madden NFL 27 cover athlete but believes the Bears quarterback remains underrated due to his non-traditional style.

Cowherd highlighted that at 24, Williams is the third-youngest player to land the Madden cover, behind only Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson. 'He's been given the cover of Madden for the Chicago Bears and is the first to ever be awarded that title,' Cowherd said, while noting Williams challenges the traditional mold of franchise quarterbacks.

Despite Williams' impressive 12-5 season with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions, skepticism remains. 'I think in the industry of sports, to be defined,' Cowherd said, 'it's ultimately about wins and team success.' Williams' 60.3% career completion percentage and 5-12 rookie record contribute to this perception, though Cowherd praises his unique improvisational abilities that make him 'better off the platform than in the pocket.' playerbros.org