Following a 7-10 season, the Bears retained head coach Matt Eberflus, but they parted ways with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. This move suggested the team’s draft plans, implying that third-year quarterback Justin Fields might be replaced with a draft selection. The Chicago Bears are targeting Caleb Williams for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, according to details from interviews for their offensive coordinator role.
Getsy’s position has been filled by former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, Shane Waldron. It is more likely that Fields will be replaced by USC star and former Heisman Trophy winner Williams when draft day in Detroit approaches, as the Bears will select Williams with their first overall pick.
Due to the Bears’ agreement with the Carolina Panthers from the previous season, which saw them forfeit the No. 1 pick—Bryce Young—Chicago will pick first in the draft. With the first overall pick, the Bears are in a great position following the Panthers’ disastrous 2-15 year.
Getsy’s replacement is Shane Waldron, a former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. The likelihood that the Bears will select USC star and former Heisman Trophy winner Williams with their first overall pick, replacing Fields, is growing as draft day in Detroit approaches.
Thanks to the agreement made with the Carolina Panthers last year, which saw the Bears forfeit the No. 1 pick, which was utilized to select Bryce Young, Chicago will pick first in the draft. With the first overall pick, the Bears are in a great position after a disastrous 2-15 season for the Panthers.
Although Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are also popular choices for early selections on draft night, Caleb Williams is considered the best quarterback in his draft class. The young player is one of the most exciting prospects to enter the league in years, having finished his college football career with an amazing 93 touchdown passes and just 13 interceptions.
The economics make sense, even though he might not be an instant improvement over Fields—who has had some shining moments in his three NFL seasons despite injuries. Fields’ rookie deal is about to expire, and it might be far more expensive to maintain him than to select a new quarterback in the draft.
