Moving away from Justin Fields wasn’t difficult for the Chicago Bears. His ongoing struggles passing the ball and his expiring rookie contract made it the logical choice for GM Ryan Poles. They knew the #1 pick was in their back pocket. Every quarterback in the 2024 draft was at their disposal. After months of evaluation, they went with Caleb Williams of USC. Poles felt his arm strength, accuracy, improvisational skills, and hyper-competitive nature made him the right choice for a city like Chicago.