One of the worst-kept secrets in the NFL was what the Chicago Bears would do with the No. 1 overall pick. Trading Justin Fields helped open the door for the franchise to take Caleb Williams as – at long last – its quarterback of the future, and that became reality Thursday night when Roger Goodell called his name.
As he walked to huge the commissioner, Williams didn’t hide his emotions. He showcased his excitement as he gets ready to take on Chicago, which was the only franchise to bring him in for a Top-30 visit during the pre-draft process.
He then spoke with ESPN’s Molly McGrath and said his next step is simple.
“Learn all my teammates’ names, their families, learn the playbook and get ready to go win games,” Williams said.
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