The Chicago Bears handed the starting job to quarterback Caleb Williams in the offseason when they drafted the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and USC star with the No. 1 overall pick. He could solidify a position that has historically haunted the founding NFL franchise. But bringing in Williams wasn’t the only big move.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams breaks away from a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks to media members during his press conference at the end of an NFL preseason football game against Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Bears won 27-3.
NEW FACES: Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, defensive coordinator Eric Washington, Williams, Allen, WR Rome Odunze, RB D’Andre Swift, TE Gerald Everett , S Jonathan Owens, S Kevin Byard, OL Ryan Bates, P Tory Taylor.Current Saints regime urgently seeking to end New Orleans’ 3-year playoff absence
STRENGTHS: Williams is in an unusual spot for a rookie quarterback in that he has no shortage of playmakers. The Bears appear to be loaded at wide receiver, with two established playmakers in Allen and Moore, not to mention another prized rookie after drafting Odunze with the ninth pick. They also have two pass-catching tight ends in the returning Cole Kmet and Everett.
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