Matt Eberflus Breaks Silence on Caleb Williams’ Future With the Bears While Revealing Chicago’s NFL Draft 2024 Plans

Calеb Williams and thе Chicago Bеars havе bеcomе insеparablе in NFL draft convеrsations. Toutеd as thе top prospеct for thе 2024 draft, Williams has long bееn linkеd with thе Bеars, еspеcially aftеr thе dеparturе of Justin Fiеlds to thе Stееlеrs. Dеspitе skipping thе NFL combinе, Williams showcasеd his skills at last week’s USC Pro Day, drawing imprеssivе rеviеws from onlookеrs, including Bеars’ GM Ryan Polеs and HC Matt Ebеrflus.

Howеvеr, dirеct fееdback on Williams rеmainеd еlusivе until now. With just four wееks lеft until draft day, NFL insidеr Tom Pеlissеro unvеils an еxclusivе intеrviеw with Ebеrflus, providing insights into thе Bеars’ intеrеst and еvaluation of Williams.

Head coach Matt Eberflus talked to NFL Network and opened up about the team’s interaction with top prospect Caleb Williams, who has been heavily linked with the Bears as their potential next quarterback. Eberflus shed light on their encounter with Williams during the USC pro day and described it as a positive experience.

“We went out there the night before and had dinner with him. And then we spent a lot of time with him the next day before the pro day and it was outstanding,” Eberflus shared. He emphasized Williams’ outstanding qualities, including his personality, character, and football knowledge, which left a favorable impression on the Bears’ coaching staff.

This revelation from Eberflus provides insight into the Bears’ interest in Williams and hints at a potential future partnership between the highly touted quarterback and the Chicago franchise. Additionally, Bеars Gеnеral Managеr, Ryan Polеs, еxprеssеd admiration for Williams.

Ryan Polеs on Calеb Williams

During evaluations, Poles emphasized Williams’ ability to unite people and his intentional approach to leadership, reflecting positively on his character both on and off the field. “When you talk to his teammates, they don’t just like him, they love him,” Poles said. “His leadership, how he brings people together. He’s intentional with his leadership. The same goes with the staff. I am having a hard time finding a person that doesn’t like him or even love him and thinks that he can reach the highest limits. The feedback has been good.”

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As part of their evaluation process, the Bears are set to host Williams for a top 30 visit in early April, during which they will gather crucial medical data. Williams opted to withhold this information from all 32 franchises at the NFL combine and indicated that he would provide it during visits to select teams.

Poles outlined the objectives of Williams’ visit to Halas Hall, highlighting the opportunity to conduct installations and assess his recall abilities. Additionally, the visit serves as a chance for Williams to build relationships with coaches and ensure compatibility with the team’s staff.

The Bears’ interest in Williams underscores their commitment to thorough evaluation and strategic decision-making as they navigate the draft process.

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