Everybody knew that Caleb Williams would be the #1 overall pick last April. The Chicago Bears had worked overly hard to hide it. There was no reason to. They held the top spot in the draft. Whether other teams knew their intentions was immaterial. By far, the bigger mystery was their plans for the 9th pick. In a surprise twist, Williams seemed to tip everybody off when he tweeted he just so happened to run into Rome Odunze on a flight to Detroit for the draft. It turned out the two had been working together throughout the pre-draft process. Coincidentally, GM Ryan Poles was a huge fan of Odunze. Anybody with common sense could connect the dots.
Well, the Bears’ young quarterback might be doing it again. The draft is just over a month away. Following the first wave of free agency, it’s becoming easier to discern how the top of the 1st round will likely unfold. Miami quarterback Cam Ward will probably go #1 overall, either to the Titans or whoever trades into that spot. Shadeur Sanders will follow at #2 or #3. From there, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, and Mason Graham are expected to go quickly. The biggest question mark is that of Ashton Jeanty. After his incredible 2024 season that saw him threaten Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record, most feel he will go somewhere in the top 10.
Based on Williams’ latest Instagram activity, he seems to have a good idea of where.
Caleb Williams seems to have an eye on Jeanty.
It shouldn’t be a surprise. The guy was a Heisman finalist for a reason. He carried Boise State to its first-ever college football playoff berth. Williams also isn’t stupid. Chicago was 25th in rushing last season, and that was with his help as a scrambler. They need to get better at running the ball. A rare talent like Jeanty would be an instant upgrade. Besides, everybody knows who the head coach is. Ben Johnson loved running the football in Detroit. Across his three years with the Lions, they were 13th, 8th, and 4th in rushing attempts per game.
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There is no question he might be salivating at the idea of having Jeanty in his backfield. He and Caleb Williams would create a formidable combo. What remains uncertain is whether the running back will be there. Some insiders believe he’s a favorite to land with the Las Vegas Raiders at the #6 pick. However, if that doesn’t happen, no other team feels like a landing spot until the Bears go on the clock. Williams seems to like that idea.
Too bad he can’t predict when to throw the ball or how to not get sacked or how to hurry to the line when the clock is running out or how to throw to a TE or any other position that doesn’t have a 10yd cushion…. etc etc etc
I have said it before and I will say it again, pick #10 will be Jeanty ih he is still on the board, if not and T Warren is he will be the pick. B Johnson would litterally be salivating for either one due to his affinity for running the rock and utilizing TE deep. Both immediately offer him the most offensive flexibility in terms of scheme and scoring capabilities The moves in FA point towards B Johnson being given every opportunity to be successful this season in regards to making a serious run at the Division and Playoffs.
If he falls to 10 get him. If he doesn’t trade back and get Simmons, and more picks. This draft is supposed to be full of quality RBs. This will probably be the last time the Bears will be able to have an advantage over other teams in the draft, so they better hit on some picks.
This article is a nothingburger. Changes zero. Just Erik trying to stir up the masses.
Agree. That would make us a no doubt threat to go beyond the first round. In fact, as I’ve said, I would trade up to get him. Solves our run game issues for the next 5-10 years.