Bears GM Ryan Poles loaded up on offense in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Here's how we think he did
Bears GM Ryan Poles loaded up on offense in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Here are our first impressions of the pickswith No. 9 overall pick. At first glance the two moves could set up the Bears offense for success for many years to come.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyWhen Riley left Oklahoma for USC, Williams followed him. The two flourished in Los Angeles, and Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 2022. Williams and the Trojans had championship aspirations last season, but they were largely held back by one of the worst defenses in the nation. Still, Williams led USC to 41.8 points per game, which ranked third in the country.
There never seemed to be much doubt from the Bears that Williams was not only their guy, but worthy of being the No. 1 overall pick. Neither Marvin Harrison Jr. nor Malik Nabers– the other WRs considered the cream of this class’s crop– match up to Odunze in that full group of categories.
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