Chicago Bears Fans React to Caleb Williams Being Picked First Overall in 2024 NFL Draft
Chicago Bears fans were not surprised to see Caleb Williams picked first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, according to Williams, the team had been planning his arrival for quite some time. Joking about the secrecy surrounding the pick, Williams teased that the Bears had been hiding their quarterback plans for months.
General manager Ryan Poles joined in on the fun, quipping that he had been holding the pick for even longer than Williams thought. With the trade of former starter Justin Fields in March, the path was clear for Williams to take the reins in Chicago.
Williams' connection to the Bears dates back to the end of the 2023 season, when the team already had two first-round picks lined up for the 2024 draft. Despite the lighthearted banter on draft night, it seems that the Bears had their sights set on Williams long before the actual selection.
While Williams' comments may have been in jest, it's possible that the Bears had always planned to move on from Fields if the opportunity to draft Williams presented itself. Head coach Matt Eberflus certainly seemed thrilled to welcome Williams to the team, calling it an iconic day in Bears history.
As the 2024 NFL Draft unfolded, the Chicago Bears made a bold move that had been months in the making. With Caleb Williams now at the helm, the future looks promising for this historic franchise.
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