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Caleb Williams' Bears Origin Story Certifies Ryan Poles' Due Diligence
© Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Caleb Williams' Bears Origin Story Certifies Ryan Poles' Due Diligence SI.com's Albert Breer details a look back all of the Bears interest in Caleb Williams before the draft and the actual selection as they took advantage of a "jackpot situation." Author: Gene Chamberlain May 06, 2024 In this story: Caleb Williams Chicago Bears Ryan Poles NFL NFL Draft Joe Montana It's apparent the Bears have had their eyes on Caleb Williams for a long time. This much is evident in a story by SI.com's Albert Breer detailing the beginning of the connection GM Ryan Poles made with his new quarterback and how the draft went down. It silences many of those who had character doubts
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Chicago Draft Picks
Caleb
Williams
1
Rnd
1
Pk
QB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 2
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 215
Expert Commentary
The Bears had the No. 1 pick fall right into their lap and did the sensible thing. This pick has been talked about for months and the Bears finally get their man. Caleb Williams has all the tools to become a bona fide superstar in the NFL and break the Bears' curse at the most important position. OK, now the 2024 NFL Draft can officially start.
Rome
Odunze
1
Rnd
9
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 5
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 212
Expert Commentary
The Bears couldn't have dreamed of a better first round. Caleb Williams. Rome Odunze. Now they have a three-headed monster with the long-term potential of Odunze, Williams and DJ Moore.
Kiran
Amegadjie
3
Rnd
11
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 68
- School: Yale
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 323
Expert Commentary
Good developmental option for the Bears. They have a lot of depth right now between Braxton Jones, Darnell Wright and the newly drafted Amegadjie.
Tory
Taylor
4
Rnd
22
Pk
P
Position
- School: Iowa
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 230
Austin
Booker
5
Rnd
9
Pk
DL
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 81
- School: Kansas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 240
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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