For those who may have already forgotten, quarterback Caleb Williams wasn’t exactly subtle last year leading up to the 2024 draft. Everybody knew the Chicago Bears were selecting him #1 overall. Where it got odd is how he seemed to strike up a fast friendship with Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze. It immediately led to speculation that Williams might known something others didn’t, like perhaps the Bears were hoping to land Odunze with their 9th overall pick. Things then unfolded precisely that way.
Why is this relevant? Namely, because Williams may have done it again. The NFL is currently clustered in Indianapolis for the scouting combine. Quarterbacks and wide receivers went through workouts on Saturday. It appears the Bears quarterback was watching the action because fans found a reel on his Instagram watching Tennessee standout Dont’e Thornton Jr. While the Bears may not be seeking a receiver in the early rounds, some believe they might go hunting for some speed in this draft.
How convenient it was for Thornton to run a 4.3 flat in the 40-yard dash.
Caleb Williams might’ve been told something.
Why? Here’s the thing about Thornton. If you were to squint, you’d immediately see a ton of similarities between him and Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams. Both are big, long, and insanely fast. Williams was more productive in college, but the skillsets are nearly identical. As we know, Ben Johnson was the offensive coordinator in Detroit when Williams was drafted. The receiver just went for 1,000 yards this past season. His speed was a constant issue for defenses to deal with, especially in the creative hands of Johnson.
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No doubt the Bears head coach might feel he can do the same with Thornton. Initial projections have the receiver going somewhere on Day 3 of the draft, likely between the 4th and 6th rounds. Though a physical freak of nature, his modest production in college has some wary of how much better he can be. Bears fans are likely still having nightmares about Velus Jones. Even so, it appears Caleb Williams is already a fan. His Instagram slipup may have signaled what is coming in April.
@badsmitty You are not qualified to rate President Jimmy Carter, or me, for that matter. You cannot even end your sentence with a period. Wow! I consider people of your ilk an embarrassment to the Bears fan club. Which are you: male hyena or Child of the Corn?
No you’re spot on with Sallie he makes ton of comments and not one of them is worth reading for the life of me. I can’t figure out why he’s even on this website all he does is make stupid useless comments
Dr Meliius Carter was a good man but not so much a good president
A truly FAST WR is needed on the Bears that can actually catch! With blazing 4.3 speed, can Thornton run more than just Fly routes with precision and separation? If so, he would keep defenses honest and open up both passing and running lanes for other playmakers.
Thornton is a prospect to consider if he’s available at 149.
But let’s make sure we primarily focus on the OL and DL in free agency and the Draft leading up to that selection!
I reread my first comment. It was a precautionary warning to the WR zealots–i.e., don’t think about taking him early. Poles has that tendency, dah!
I read the article fully and clearly. I do not want him selected before the 4th round given Poles’ poor OCS tendencies. He fucked up the last draft by being cute.
Stay on the good side of the male Hyenas and the Children of the Corn where you might be able to lead. Furthermore, let’s not address each other again and stick the rest of it up your ass. It’s for the best and what they obviously always desired. They can have it.