As he goes through his first training camp with the Chicago Bears, <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/caleb-williams-17251/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caleb Williams</a> continues to channel his inner <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/tom-brady-113387/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>. The No. 1 overall pick recently started the TB12 Diet – something he learned from the GOAT himself.



The diet, <a href="https://tb12sports.com/blogs/tb12/what-does-tom-brady-eat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Brady’s website</a>, calls for plates to be 80% filled with plant-based foods and 20% animal-based. Williams pointed out a few of the food he has to avoid, such as white rice, flour, red sauce and sugar. The goal is to reduce inflammation and, in his words, “stay healthy.”



Williams hasn’t shied away from his goals in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/pro/category/nfl/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. In fact, during an appearance on The Pivot, he showed Ryan Clark his phone background, which shows he wants to win eight Super Bowls – one more than Brady. While he didn’t show it to Brady when they met earlier this offseason, Williams said they’ve spoken, and he got some good advice.



“I’ve reached out to Tom a few times,” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKra0X7mf3U&t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Williams told ESPN’s Courtney Cronin</a>. “Obviously, he has the knowledge of 20 years … of playing ball and being healthy. That’s ultimately what I’m trying to reach is play that long. Play as long as I can, and then, I can be healthy through all of it. A big part of it is the diet. Working out, how you work out, the things you work out.



“And then getting on the field, the mental part, the physical part, takes over. But the things I can control, control those things, which is my diet. I think that’s a big key to be able to play for such a long time.”



Caleb Williams was one of the many rookies to meet with Brady earlier this offseason. The legendary quarterback, who’s now FOX’s No. 1 analyst, passed along some words of wisdom to the next generation.



When it comes to succeeding in the NFL, Brady encouraged those in attendance to focus on whatever’s in their control. That includes diet, and Williams said that’s part of the reason he chose to go on the TB12 Diet.



“I would say he kept harping on competitive stamina,” Williams said. “He kept harping on being around your guys, understanding them, that relationship. It’s hard. The job is hard. That’s what he said – it’s a tough job.



“It’s tough to go out there and win games. Doing the best you can in the film room, with your diet and all the other things you can control, go out there and handle those things, and it gives your chances of winning games and doing what you want to do, it gives you the best chances.”

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams and FOX analyst Tom Brady

5GOATs

Caleb Williams explains decision to go on TB12 diet, advice from Tom Brady

team image

Pro News

NFL News

NFL Draft News

NASCAR

NBA News

NBA Draft News

Culture

Sports Betting

About

Football

Basketball

Women's Basketball

Softball

Baseball

Alabama

Arizona State

Arizona

Arkansas

Auburn

Baylor

Boston College

California

Removed

Clemson

Colorado

Duke

Florida

Florida State

Georgia

Georgia Tech

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Iowa State

Kansas

Kansas State

Kentucky

Lettermen Row

Lettermen Lounge

Louisville

Maryland

Miami

Michigan State

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi State

Missouri

NC State

Nebraska

North Carolina

Northwestern

Notre Dame

Ohio State

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State

Ole Miss

The Main Board

Oregon

Oregon State

Penn State

Pittsburgh

Purdue

Rutgers

South Carolina

Stanford

Syracuse

Tennessee

Texas A&M

Texas

Texas Tech

UCLA

Utah

Vanderbilt

Virginia

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

Washington

Washington State

West Virginia

Wisconsin

BamaOnLine

BOL Round Table

Inside Texas

IT Members Only

DawgsHQ

Dawg Walk

Scoop Duck

Recruiting & Sports

AuburnSports

The Corner

WeAreSC

GarryP's Trojan Huddle

The Wolverine

The Fort

The Lions Den

The Wolfpacker

The Wolves’ Den

GatorsOnline

Swamp Talk

Alabama A&M

Alabama State

Albany

Alcorn State

Abilene Christian

Appalachian State

Akron

Army

Austin Peay

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas-Little Rock

Arkansas State

Air Force

Ball State

American

Wofford

Winthrop

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Wisconsin-Green Bay

Wichita State

Western Carolina

Volleyball

Gymnastics

Men's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Women's Track

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

Men's Hockey

Women's Hockey

Men's Swimming

Women's Swimming

Wrestling

Men's Tennis

Women's Tennis

Annual $1

Annual Premium

Annual $1 

Monthly

Annual

Unlimited Access to This and All Articles.

Article (On3 Plus Rivals)

Forum (On3 Plus Rivals)

Intro

Join

College scoop, experts, and community - all in one.

Winback

Buckeyes hire ex-NFL HC

OSU hires OC

Most impactful transfers

Instant Impact

Defends Bama, Charles Bediako

Coach K

Top transfer commits

Jordan Seaton

Goes scorched earth on Ole Miss

Dabo Swinney