Caleb Williams
22-Year-Old
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The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, Williams heads to the Bears as the franchise quarterback. The same was expected of Justin Fields three years ago, but Fields, who was traded to Pittsburgh in March, never had the talent with which the Bears have surrounded Williams. Eight picks after Williams, the Bears drafted Rome Odunze, a 6-3 wideout with 4.45 speed. He joins holdover DJ Moore and trade acquisition Keenan Allen, giving the Bears one of the league’s better WR rooms. The Bears also signed D’Andre Swift, a good pass catcher out of the backfield, and return TE Cole Kmet, who had 11 red-zone TD receptions the last two seasons (second among TEs to Travis Kelce). New offensive coordinator Shane Waldron didn’t exactly turn heads as Seattle’s OC the last few years, but it should go better than what the Bears had last season. At 6-1, 215, Williams can torch defenses from the pocket with his elite arm and also has the mobility to make plays outside the pocket, throwing with nearly as much accuracy and velocity on the move. If Williams has a fault, it’s that he sometimes holds the ball too long in hopes of a big play, thereby inviting trouble. Even then, though, his scrambling ability adds to his fantasy upside. Chicago is the only franchise without a 4,000-yard passer in its history. Williams should finally change that. Read Past Outlooks
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Officially named starting QB
Coach Matt Eberflus named Williams' the Bears' starting quarterback at rookie minicamp Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick of April's draft, was always a lock to start Week 1 over Tyson Bagent or Brett Rypien, but the team has wasted no time making Williams' position official, with Friday being the first day of on-field workouts for rookies. That allows Williams to immediately begin familiarizing himself with Chicago's offensive scheme without having to worry about splitting any reps. He can start establishing chemistry with fellow top-10 selection Rome Odunze during rookie camp, while veterans DJ Moore and Keenan Allen -- who both worked out with Williams and Odunze during the pre-draft process -- stand to arrive at team facilities for the start of OTAs.
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick of April's draft, was always a lock to start Week 1 over Tyson Bagent or Brett Rypien, but the team has wasted no time making Williams' position official, with Friday being the first day of on-field workouts for rookies. That allows Williams to immediately begin familiarizing himself with Chicago's offensive scheme without having to worry about splitting any reps. He can start establishing chemistry with fellow top-10 selection Rome Odunze during rookie camp, while veterans DJ Moore and Keenan Allen -- who both worked out with Williams and Odunze during the pre-draft process -- stand to arrive at team facilities for the start of OTAs.
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Rights ship after poor start
Williams completed 13 of 15 passes Friday and looked far better in the second OTA open to reporters than he did in the first, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
After struggling in the media's first look at him on the field, Williams bounced back a week later, though his success came against a Chicago defense playing without a few of its regulars. Nonetheless, it's a step in the right direction for the 2024 first overall pick as he tries to build a rapport with fellow rookie Rome Odunze as well as standout receiver DJ Moore. Williams connected with Moore for a touchdown over the middle in Friday's practice, but he has yet to showcase his connection with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, who has sat out both of the practices open to the media.
After struggling in the media's first look at him on the field, Williams bounced back a week later, though his success came against a Chicago defense playing without a few of its regulars. Nonetheless, it's a step in the right direction for the 2024 first overall pick as he tries to build a rapport with fellow rookie Rome Odunze as well as standout receiver DJ Moore. Williams connected with Moore for a touchdown over the middle in Friday's practice, but he has yet to showcase his connection with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, who has sat out both of the practices open to the media.
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Taken first overall by Chicago
The Bears selected Williams in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, first overall.
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Won't throw at combine
Williams doesn't plan to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week and will instead wait to throw at his pro day, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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