US EditionCaleb Williams Did Not Want to Go to the Bears Leading up to 2024 NFL Draft, Forthcoming Book Reports
- Caleb Williams, a USC quarterback, was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft amid the team's intent to replace Justin Fields.
- Williams and his father opposed him playing for the Bears due to the franchise's history of quarterback struggles and sought ways to bypass draft rules, including the United Football League.
- Despite their efforts, the Bears informed Williams weeks before the draft and arranged dinners to encourage chemistry, while Williams initially doubted he could succeed under coordinator Shane Waldron and coach Matt Eberflus.
- Williams completed 62.5% of passes with 20 touchdowns and six interceptions in his rookie season, endured a league-high 68 sacks, and saw both coordinators fired before Ben Johnson became head coach.
- Williams expressed confidence in turning the franchise around under Johnson despite critics citing Chicago's quarterback history, while his father described Chicago as "the place quarterbacks go to die.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Ben Johnson shows true colors over Caleb Williams' feelings towards Bears
BEN Johnson is showing support for his young quarterback despite a bombshell report. Caleb Williams reportedly tried to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears before accepting his fate. APReports revealed that Caleb Williams tried to avoid being drafted by the Bears[/caption] APBears head coach Ben Johnson is supporting Williams even after the reports[/caption] According to Seth Wickersham, Williams and his father were so scared by being draft…
Former NFL MVP Goes In On 'Entitled' Caleb Williams After Reports From New Book
In the excerpts from the new book, American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, journalist and author, Seth Wickersham details how Caleb Williams and his father, Carl, did not want the eventual first overall pick to go to the Chicago Bears, claiming that “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die”. The elder Williams also called the rookie wage scale “unconstitutional” and flirted with the possibility of having Caleb sign with the United Fo…
Boomer Esiason rips Caleb Williams, saying the 'level of entitlement is breathtaking'
Boomer Esiason is tired of Caleb Williams.Speaking on his “Boomer and Gio” radio show Friday, the former Bengals star ripped the Bears quarterback, one day after it was revealed Williams' father called Chicago the place where quarterbacks go to die and tried to find a way for his son to be drafted by the Vikings instead.Esiason said that “the level of entitlement is breathtaking — and it’s no wonder why the coach got fired.”The onus of responsib…
Former MVP Quarterback Rips 'Entitled' Caleb Williams
A bombshell report dropped this week detailing how Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams attempted to avoid being drafted by the Chicago Bears prior to last year's draft. For one former NFL MVP, the report exposed how "entitled" the former Heisman…
The Caleb Williams Controversy: What if the Chicago Bears had traded the QB to Minnesota on Draft Night, 2024?
A forthcoming book reports that at one point during the 2024 NFL Draft cycle, the Bears' QB wanted to be the Vikings' QB. That might've been a win for Chicago.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
