Since November, unconfirmed reports have circulated that Bears No. 1 selection Caleb Williams would rather not be taken.
Last week, FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd reported that Williams' camp wanted the USC quarterback picked by the Washington Commanders, who had the No. 2 pick. A day later, Cowherd stated Williams camp phoned him to clarify that they are not "anit-Bear
Williams and his potential departure from Chicago may get attention as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches. The 24/7 content age is like this.
However, USC head coach Lincoln Riley, who recruited Williams to Oklahoma from Washington D.C. and brought him to USC when he moved jobs in 2022, denies that Williams was attempting to avoid the Bears.
"I think it's a total smokescreen," Riley told "The Pat McAfee Show" Monday. People playing the game, I think. Caleb doesn't care where he is, in my experience. All these franchises are in great cities. Anywhere has benefits. He wants victory. His goal is to play in the Super Bowl. He cares more about getting in the ideal position to grow and assist a business succeed than location.
Finished. That's his one-track mind. I don't believe that. He wants victory. He competes. He wants first overall. Who wouldn't? Winning for him is all that matters." The Bears have traditionally killed quarterback careers.
But general manager Ryan Poles has assembled a youthful, rising squad that features DJ Moore, a top wide receiver, and Cole Kmet, a promising tight end. The Bears might utilize their No. 9 selection to grab another top weapon to help Williams improve.
But general manager Ryan Poles has assembled a youthful, rising squad that features DJ Moore, a top wide receiver, and Cole Kmet, a promising tight end. The Bears might utilize their No. 9 selection to grab another top weapon to help Williams improve.
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