US EditionCaleb Williams Did Not Want to Go to the Bears Leading up to 2024 NFL Draft, Forthcoming Book Reports
- Caleb Williams became the Chicago Bears quarterback after the 2024 NFL Draft despite initial reluctance to join the team.
- Williams and his father tried to avoid the Bears because of the franchise's poor quarterback history and sought a Vikings draft instead.
- They considered publicly criticizing the Bears and Chicago to deter the team but changed their minds after pre-draft meetings and the Bears' assurance.
- Williams completed 62.5% of his passes, threw 20 touchdowns, endured 68 sacks, and faced coaching changes including firing two head coaches midseason.
- Williams now shoulders responsibility with new coach Ben Johnson, whose success could redefine the Bears’ quarterback outlook despite the challenging 2024 season.
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Caleb Williams Reportedly Considered Roasting City Of Chicago, Bears Organization To Avoid Being Drafted
Caleb Williams had an up and down rookie season in 2024, with his team finishing with a 5-12 record. Williams was frequently brilliant, and his 20 touchdown to six interception ratio was a vast improvement over other recent Chicago Bears quarterbacks. Still, he was clearly disappointed with the start to his NFL career, saying he was "beat up" by the Bears' season. "When I got home, I got in my bed. I just dropped a few tears," Williams said. "An…
Ex-NFL star rips Caleb Williams' 'level of entitlement' over alleged Bears draft-dodge attempt
Former NFL star Boomer Esiason had a terse message for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after a book revealed details of the former USC standout trying to avoid being selected by the NFC North team in 2024.Williams and his father, Carl, asked attorneys to find a workaround to the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, explored signing in the United Football League and considered ripping the city of Chicago and the team to create a contro…
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…
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The SpunFormer 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…
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