The Chicago Bears have insisted up and down that no one thing led to the decision to draft Caleb Williams #1 overall. They did so much homework on the USC quarterback over a span of months. They studied every inch of his game film and met with coaches, teammates, friends, and family members to get an idea of his personality. After meeting with Williams himself, the Bears knew they had the right guy. In late April of 2024, they made it official by calling his name in Detroit.
However...