The Chicago Bears hold the selection following a significant trade with the Carolina Panthers last offseason, making it widely expected that they will choose Caleb Williams after trading Justin Fields.
Given this context, the news of Williams visiting the Bears’ facility on Wednesday, following a dinner the previous night, should not come as a surprise. It is likely to be his sole pre-draft visit.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been active in bolstering the team’s supporting cast this offseason in preparation for potentially selecting Williams as the top overall pick. This included acquiring star wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers in a notable trade last month. Additionally, the Bears signed Pro Bowl running back D’Andre Swift, who will join forces with Pro Bowl wide receiver D.J. Moore to form an impressive trio at the skill positions.
Notably, Chicago did not acquire a veteran quarterback with extensive starting experience during NFL free agency, signaling their confidence in Williams to potentially start in Week 1 as a rookie. Currently, the only quarterbacks on the Bears’ roster are Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien.
