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A version of this article was originally published on 2 May.
NFL fans in London get to see the number one overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft in action Sunday, with the Chicago Bears desperately hoping Caleb Williams can finally be the franchise quarterback they’ve always craved.
Chicago fans have been at fever pitch ever since Williams’ name was called at the draft, as not only are they starved of recent success but in their long 104-year history the team has never really had a superstar at the most important position in the sport.
Highlighting that is the fact the team is the only one in the league never to have had a quarterback pass for 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns in a season.
Williams could be the man to change all that and the Bears have gone all-in to build a side geared up for Williams to win right away.
After an underwhelming first two games, Williams has begun to find his feet and has led the Bears to a 3-2 record which leaves them in early play-off contention in the competitive NFC North division, topped by the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings.
Last week, in a 36-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, Williams put in his best performance yet, throwing for 304 yards and two touchdowns with a passer rating of 126.2.
He has five touchdowns and no interceptions in his past three games and is beginning to stamp his leadership qualities on the team
“He’s been bossy lately, telling us that we need to be on the details,” receiver DJ Moore said on Wednesday.
“That’s him being a leader.”
On Sunday, a game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars presents another chance for Williams to show off his quality and make another positive step on his NFL journey.
Why Williams had to be first pick
It was seen as a no-brainer for Chicago to select Williams – as not only a talent too good to turn down but also the personality and charisma to become the next big star of the sport.
In a word, he’s different. Not only with his talent on the field but with his…
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Author : BBC
Publish date : 2024-10-13 05:51:59
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