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Caleb Williams’ successful 30 visit checks final box ahead of likely Bears draft union originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Caleb Williams and the Bears cleared the final “hurdle” ahead of their expected NFL draft union Wednesday when the USC quarterback took his top-30 visit to Halas Hall, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago, and continued to build his connection with the Bears’ staff.
The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner arrived Tuesday and went out to dinner with members of the organization and some veteran Bears players, including wide receiver DJ Moore.
Williams’ visit was a success. The likely future face of the franchise continued to make a positive impression on everyone in the building, from key decision-makers to coaches and other members of the organization.
During last week’s annual NFL league meetings in Orlando, Bears general manager Ryan Poles outlined what he wanted to continue to see from Williams when the presumptive No. 1 overall pick arrived at Halas Hall.
“I would say just continue to work on the mental side of the game,” Poles told NBC Sports Chicago in Orlando. “Kind of the things that he hasn’t experienced at Oklahoma or USC. So the verbiage, how to call plays in terms of bringing it into the headset and then spitting that out with confidence. Continue just to listen to his leadership skills. Continue to make sure he’s prioritizing things the right way. Then, it’s just compatibility, making sure everyone gets along with each other and that it’s a fit. Just more exposure to get a feel for him in general.”
The Bears set out with a list of boxes to check to feel comfortable drafting Williams with the No. 1 pick. His visit should be the final check mark needed to write his name in Sharpie atop the 2024 draft.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Williams is unlikely to visit another team.
That jives with all the breadcrumbs laid since the Bears and Williams first met at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
“It’s not a thought in my mind…
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Publish date : 2024-04-04 16:27:17
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