With their first No. 1 overall pick since 1947, the Chicago Bears have drafted their next franchise quarterback in USC’s Caleb Williams. After a collegiate career stuffed with highlight reel plays, Bears general manager Ryan Poles had enough evidence and conviction to move on from Justin Fields back in March and make Williams the draft’s first pick in April.
In Williams, the Bears hope to have the kind of rare playmaker on a rookie contract that has been the go-to formula for success in the modern NFL. The trade Chicago made last year that earned them the No.