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ESPN analytics low on big Bears improvements, playoff chances. Inside the numbers
On paper, the Bears are one of the most improved teams in the NFL this year. ESPN analytics doesn’t see those improvements leading to significantly more wins in 2024, however. On NFL Live, ESPN shared that their analytics believes the Bears will win 8.5 games next year– that’s just one or two wins better than last year’s 7-10 record....
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Sports Illustrated predicts Bears make playoffs in 2024. Read their explanation why
On Thursday, Sports Illustrated published a list of teams they believe will make the playoffs this season, after missing the postseason last year, and the Bears made the cut. Unsurprisingly, reason No. 1 is new quarterback Caleb Williams. “His early dealings with the organization have been overwhelmingly positive, the Bears upgraded the offense and Shane Waldron is a really skilled…
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Bears' preseason plan for Caleb Williams remains work in progress
The experience Caleb Williams gets in the preseason will be vital to ensuring he’s ready for take off in Week 1. The Bears are still working to determine how much the rookie QB will play in the exhibition slate.
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How Caleb Williams will attack next phase of Bears' detailed QB development plan
Caleb Williams got a lot out of his first two months as the Bears’ quarterback. The next four weeks will play a vital role in how prepared he is to hit the ground running during a heavily anticipated rookie season. As he does with everything, the No. 1 overall pick has a plan for that.
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Caleb Williams launches investment firm ‘888 Midas': Report
Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is launching an investment firm called “888 Midas,” according to a story from Bloomberg. The investment firm will target private equity, venture capital and real estate deals. “I always planned on being both an athlete and a businessman,” Williams said in a statement to Business Wire. “As I’ve reached many of my athletic goals and…
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Caleb Williams not concerned about lack of rookie contract with Bears
Caleb Williams will enter the final week of the offseason program without a contract, but that’s not a concern for the Bears’ rookie quarterback.
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Chris Simms on Caleb Williams: ‘His mechanics are flawless'
NFL analyst and quarterback guru Chris Simms made waves last week when he ranked Caleb Williams the No. 20 QB in the NFL this year– the highest he’s ever ranked a rookie quarterback in his annual review. Simms joined the Under Center Podcast this week to explain why, and heaped even more praise on the new Bears signal caller. “Caleb…
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Rich Eisen says Caleb Williams could take the Bears to the Super Bowl as a rookie
NFL Network analyst Rich Eisen thinks the Bears are capable of making it to the Super Bowl this season. On Monday’s episode of the “Rich Eisen Show,” the titular host went down the list of NFL teams and described what he believes is the “best-case scenario” for each one in the 2024-25 season. “I’m saying the best-case scenario for...
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Simms QB rankings: Caleb Williams already ahead of Justin Fields
Is Caleb Williams already a better quarterback than Justin Fields? Former NFL QB and Pro Football Talk co-host Chris Simms believes so. Simms has been slowly unveiling his yearly QB power rankings this month, and on Tuesday Simms revealed his spots for both Fields and Williams. At No. 20, Williams is the highest Simms has ever ranked a rookie in…
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Bears reveal their in-depth scouting report on Caleb Williams
We’ve known for a long time that the Bears loved Caleb Williams both as a prospect and a person before they drafted him last month. Now we know exactly how much. Last week the Bears released a new episode of their series “1920 Football Drive,” and took fans behind the scenes of their pre-draft process. Included were some rave reviews…
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Bears veterans deliver vital message to Caleb Williams after tough OTA practice
Kevin Byard and DJ Moore picked Caleb Williams up after a tough practice at OTAs on Thursday. The Bears’ veterans understand there will be growing pains, but it’s up to them to help Williams grow from tough practice lessons.
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Bears OTA observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle against ‘salty' defense
Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense are quite a ways behind the defense as was evident during Thursday’s OTA practice when a “salty” defense dominated in every drill.
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White Sox offer ticket promotions for Caleb Williams, Bears' ballpark visit. Here are the details
The White Sox are offering $18 outfield tickets for when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team visit Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 23 to throw out the first pitch. The White Sox will play the Orioles at home. Click here for more tickets and more information on the promotion. Williams and the Bears have already been to Wrigley…
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Caleb Williams could rewrite Bears' record books, according to ESPN projections
The Chicago Bears are hoping to take a big step forward in the 2024 season, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is hoping to be a big part of the reason why.
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What advice Tom Brady, Jay-Z gave Caleb Williams at exclusive meeting in LA
Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin offered a small group of NFL rookies an invaluable opportunity to learn from two industry legends
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Caleb Williams to face fellow 2024 quarterback draft class members this season
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the team’s starter when they open the 2024 NFL season, and he will get some big challenges from fellow members of his draft class. Williams, selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Bears in last month’s draft, will open the season at home against Tennessee, but he will get…
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Travis Kelce weighs in on Caleb Williams-Patrick Mahomes comparisons
Throughout the lengthy pre-draft process, new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams drew a lot of comparisons to the man most consider the best in the game: Patrick Mahomes. From there, debate ensued as to whether that was a fair comp or not. Recently, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce weighed in and said he sees the resemblance. For Kelce, the similarities between…
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‘Give him hell': All-Pro LB has unexpected advice for Bears and Caleb Williams
CHICAGO – The No. 1 focus for the Bears over the course of the offseason, through the summer program and beyond is making rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as comfortable as possible. But All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman thinks the Bears would be best served if their defense did the exact opposite. “I hope they are giving him hell every damn practice,”…
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‘Championship mindset:' Bears coaches, teammates share early impressions of Caleb Williams
From his leadership to his arm talent, work ethic and wiring, Caleb Williams is already wowing his Bears teammates and coaches.
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Bears rookie minicamp report card: How Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze performed
There isn’t much to glean from rookie minicamp, but Caleb Williams and the Bears’ 2024 draft class looked the part in their first semi-real NFL practice.