Bears make fanbase happy in round one, drafting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze
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Williams thrilled by Bears’ pick of Odzune: ‘We got our guy’ – 670 – Eight slots after making a significant franchise investment in quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears then made a pick to support him.
Bears select Rome Odunze at No. 9 overall in NFL Draft – 670 – With the No. 9 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, the Bears gave new quarterback Caleb Williams a dynamic weapon by selecting Washington receiver Rome Odunze.
Bears select Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in NFL Draft – 670 – The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday evening. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made the announcement at the draft in Detroit, marking the start of a new era of hope in Chicago.
Column: Timing right for Caleb Williams-Chicago Bears union – Chicago Tribune – Whether Caleb Williams emerges as the savior Chicago Bears fans are anticipating remains to be seen, but no QB has been more eagerly welcomed.
Chicago Bears draft Rome Odunze: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel – The Athletic – We break down the Bears’ selection of Rome Odunze with the ninth pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports – The Athletic – The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick and Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth.
NFL Draft 2024 grades for all 32 picks in Round 1: Williams an A, Penix earns a C – The Athletic – Which teams hit home runs in Round 1? Which teams might be second guessing themselves a few months (or seasons) from now?
2024 NFL Draft: Bears choose Rome Odunze to support Caleb Williams – NBC Sports Chicago – After drafting Caleb Williams to be their franchise quarterback, the Bears continued to make good on their promise to support him by selecting Rome Odunze with…
Bears draft grade: Rome Odunze, No. 9 overall pick – NBC Sports Chicago – Ryan Poles added another playmaking wide receiver in the first round. Here’s our grade for the pick
2024 NFL Draft: Bears select Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick – NBC Sports Chicago – The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
What number would Caleb Williams wear with Chicago Bears? He has thoughts – NBC Sports Chicago – Caleb Williams wouldn’t reveal what his Bears jersey number will be, but he knows it might be difficult for him to get the number that’s most commonly…
Who is Caleb Williams? Get to know USC QB before 2024 NFL draft – NBC Sports Chicago – Learn a bit about the man set to become the next Bears quarterback
Warren believes opposition to stadium plan can be overcome – 670 – Bears president Kevin Warren on Thursday downplayed Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s absence from the organization’s presentation Wednesday in which it unveiled a vision to build a new stadium along the lakefront and asked taxpayers for public funding.
Bears take University of Washington WR Rome Odunze at No. 9 – NBC Sports – Caleb Williams, the first overall pick on Thursday night, walks into one of the best situations ever for a rookie quarterback.
2024 NFL Draft first-round results: Full list of results for top 32 selections – Chicago Sun-Times – Here’s where all the year’s top rookies are heading for the upcoming NFL season.
Bears draft Washington WR Rome Odunze at No. 9 to pair with QB Caleb Williams – Chicago Sun-Times – They’ll go into Williams’ rookie season with DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Odunze at wide receiver.
He’s No. 1: Caleb Williams era to get started right away – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears tried an ill-fated apprenticeship plan with Mitch Trubisky in 2017 (behind Mike Glennon) and Justin Fields in 2021 (behind Andy Dalton). But the 2024 Bears are set up for Williams as the Week 1 starter.
Caleb Williams: Right guy, right place, right time – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears have been here before in their search for a quarterback — Jay Cutler, Mitch Trubisky, Justin Fields — and have found only disappointment. But Williams not only is a cut above as a prospect, the Bears are set up for him to succeed where others failed.
Bears take Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick Thursday night.
NFL draft: Caleb Williams goes to Chicago Bears at No. 1 – Chicago Tribune – Caleb Williams achieved his childhood goal of becoming the top NFL draft pick — and Chicago Bears fans’ dreams of a franchise quarterback were reawakened.
NFL draft: Chicago Bears pick WR Rome Odunze at No. 9 – Chicago Tribune – Rome Odunze joins a Chicago Bears wide receivers room that includes DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.
Mayor: Arlington Heights ‘happy to be plan B’ for Bears – 670 – Arlington Heights mayor Tom Hayes continues to believe his village is the best option for the Bears to build a new stadium, and he holds out hope the organization will eventually turn its focus back to the northwest suburb.
Warren believes opposition to stadium plan can be overcome – 670 – Bears president Kevin Warren on Thursday downplayed Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s absence from the organization’s presentation Wednesday in which it unveiled a vision to build a new stadium along the lakefront and asked taxpayers for public funding.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Vikings move up one spot for J.J. McCarthy – NBC Sports – Minnesota makes its highest pick ever on a QB, getting McCarthy at 10th overall.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Falcons pull off first-round stunner, draft QB Michael Penix at No. 8 – NBC Sports – The Falcons have shocked the world with their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Adam Peters: We knew it was Jayden Daniels for a long time – NBC Sports – The Commanders’ desire to take a quarterback with the second overall pick in this year’s draft was not a secret, but the identity of that quarterback was a question mark over the last few months.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Film study: New Bears WR Rome Odunze a future top target in NFL – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst looks at the Bears’ new rookie wide receiver.
NFL Draft Results 2024: Chicago Bears take Rome Odunze at 9 Overall – Windy City Gridiron – The Chicago Bears have selected Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Twitter/X Reacts to the Chicago Bears selecting WR Rome Odunze – Windy City Gridiron – The second top-10 pick is in for Chicago and Twitter reacted to the second new Bear of the night.
Twitter reacts to the Chicago Bears picking USC QB Caleb Williams – Windy City Gridiron – Now that it’s officially official, let’s celebrate!
Film study: New Bears QB Caleb Williams a bonafide superstar prospect – Windy City Gridiron – WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down the Bears’ new quarterback.
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