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Bears draft QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

MessaggioInviato: 02/08/2024, 4:08
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Associated LinksBears pick Washington WR Rome Odunze at No. 92024 Chicago Bears draft picksWhere Bears choose in 2024 NFL DraftFun realities about No. 1 overall choice in draftBears current draftees share special definition behind draft hatsLast year the Washington, D.C. indigenous tossed for 3, 333 backyards with 30 TDs and 5 interceptions and hurried for 142 yards and 11 TDs on 97 Bears selected Williams with a pick they got in in 2015's profession with the Panthers. The Bears dealt the No. 1 choice in the 2023 draft to Carolina for receiver DJ Moore, 2023 initial- and second-round choices, a 2024 first-round option that turned out to be No. 1 general and a 2025 second-round Ryan Poles saw hours of tape on Williams and the various other top quarterbacks in the draft, the Bears basic manager told press reporters in late February that he planned to be familiar with them better as people during combine meetings, pro day exercises and leading 30 visits to Halas Hall."The person is a substantial part of it, " Poles claimed at the time, restating comments he had made in his end-of-season press seminar. "I have actually spoken about that a whole lot. What's the makeup? The leadership? Exactly how do they deal with stress? Just how do they handle stress in a big city like ours? A lot of those elements enter."It's time on task and just sort of being familiar with the character. There's been a bunch of info event from my group simply in terms of teammates, coaches, points like that, yet you've obtained to invest time with one more individual to recognize their circuitry."Throughout that procedure with Williams, the Bears couldn't have been much more impressed."When you speak to his colleagues, they don't like him, they enjoy him, " Poles said. "His management, exactly how he brings people together, he's intentional with his leadership. ame opts for the personnel. I'm having a difficult time locating an individual that does not like him or perhaps like him and believes that he can get to the greatest limitations. The comments's been excellent.""He's all sphere, desires to work, wishes to obtain far better, wishes to win as a team." Bears GM Ryan Poles on QB Caleb WilliamsAsked for an instance of Williams' management, Poles said: "We seek individuals that can bring others around. There's advantages and disadvantages in this NIL setup, yet the trendy point is you do have some sources to take your O-line bent on dinner. You see the Xmas presents that the NFL individuals do. o actually bringing those men together, spending that time, producing that bond is truly what you're seeking in that setting, and he's done that."PHOTO: Bears prepare QB Caleb WilliamsWith the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears choose UC quarterback Caleb Williams. Have a look at photos of Williams in Advertisement will enclose 3Before Williams' Pro Day March 20 in Los Angeles, he dined with a huge Bears section that included Poles, aide basic supervisor Ian Cunningham, trainer Matt Eberflus, offensive planner hane Waldron, quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph, passing game planner Thomas Brown and some UC receivers.A main takeaway for Poles from that outing was that Williams is "truly fully grown.""Among my guys kind of bumped me on it, which I assume is rare nowadays for a 22-year-old: he never touched his phone Bears Jersey, " Poles said. "Really willful with his discussions and discussing his passions and points that he suches as to do."Later on in the pre-draft process, Williams visited the Bears at Halas Hall."Just an additional touchpoint, " Poles stated. "I've done this for many years when individuals are available in, you can actually do some setups, take a break, and after that have them reinstall back to you simply in terms of recall. Develop partnerships with trainers. Make certain that there's compatibility there."Throughout his check out to Chicago, Williams ate with a team of Bears experts that supposedly included DJ Moore, Cole Kmet and T.J. Edwards. Asked about the impact that Williams made on the players, Poles said: "Actually intelligent individual. Came throughout as a really excellent colleague, easy to talk to, down-to-earth.""He's all round, intends to function, wishes to improve, intends to win as a team, " Poles stated. "That's the No. 1 point for him on top of succeeding. The largest thing is, 'Does he suit our society and what we're trying to do?' And all signs were that he does, to ensure that declared."Throughout a current look on "The Pivot Podcast, " Williams was asked by co-host Ryan Clark regarding signing up with the Bears."I intend to play in one location for two decades, and go after one individual, No. 12 Tom Brady), " Williams claimed. "I desire an area that likes round. That's all I have actually listened to concerning Chicago until now, which is interesting for me."Planning to chase after an all-time excellent quarterback who has actually won seven uper Bowls is absolutely a lofty objective for an incoming novice. Yet Poles is fine with intending that high."I like it, " Poles claimed. "All of us ought to have massive objectives. We have massive objectives below; win multiple championships, which's what we strive. You're a lot more deliberate when you have these objectives. You need to live a certain means; you have to practice a specific method in order to achieve those. If everything else is in line underneath that, that obtains me thrilled."RELATED: Comply with 's Draft Central for the current news, info and even more on all the Bears' 2024 draft choices.