The worst-kept secret in sports has finally been revealed. Caleb Williams is the Bears' new QB! Williams takes his elite talents to Chicago where he'll have the pleasure of linking up with an impressive group of offensive playmakers. Most QBs selected at #1 land with a poor team, but Williams is fortunate. This is a team with high expectations in 2024 after winning 4 of their last 6 games in 2023. With the USC star steering the ship in Shane Waldron's offense, the sky is the limit.
Concerns over Williams' character have subsided; there's no doubt he was
liked by teammates and USC coach, Lincoln Riley. Williams' leadership will be tested as he tries to take the Bears to a rare NFC North crown and back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. There are no guarantees with any draft pick, but Williams seems as close to a sure thing as there is. Coach Eberflus will certainly be hoping that Williams can bring instant success or he may be coaching elsewhere in 2025.
Grade: A+- David Payne, DraftTek Senior Analyst