Caleb Williams Aims to Surpass Idol Aaron Rodgers’ Longevity With Unprecedented Loyalty for Bears

Last season, the Chicago Bears may have finished third in the NFC North with a 7-10 record, but their hope for a turnaround is on the horizon. With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, they can secure USC Trojans QB Caleb Williams, a player widely regarded as the top overall prospect. This potential draft has sparked anticipation and excitement among Bears fans and NFL enthusiasts alike. 

Caleb Williams has thrown 10,082 yards and 93 TDs in his three seasons at USC. He won the 2022 Heisman Trophy, and while the last season didn’t meet the Trojans’ expectations, he is still touted as an elite player. And now, as the draft is only four days away, he reveals his plan with the Bears in the NFL, where he’ll be competing against his idol Aaron Rodgers. 

Caleb Williams wants to be a long-term Bears player

Caleb Williams has shut down all speculations that revolved around him not potentially wanting to play in Chicago. With the Bears’ interest in drafting the projected No. 1 overall prospect, the enthusiasm is mutual with the USC QB who might end up like NFL GOAT Tom Brady, who spent two decades playing for the New England Patriots. The interest is confirmed in an April 20 post on X: “Caleb Williams says he wants to play 20 years for same NFL team.”

The Pivot Podcast on YouTube featured Caleb Williams’ opinions on Chicago. He said, “Now that I want to play at one place for 20 years… I want a place that loves ball. That’s all I’ve heard about Chicago so far, which is exciting for me.” Patrick Mannelly played for the most with the Bears with 16 seasons, while Doug Buffone and Bill George trailed with 14 seasons each. And as Williams is set to break their records, he has also set the goal to surpass his football role models.

Caleb Williams is poised to compete with Aaron Rodgers

Caleb Williams holds the New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers in the highest regard, considering him his football GOAT. In an interview with CBS Sports, he shared, “Football, winning, and things like that, mentality, [it’s] Tom Brady. My football GOAT is Aaron Rodgers.” This admiration is not just a fan’s perspective but a testament to the respect and competitiveness driving Williams in his career. 

While Aaron Rodgers has been a formidable opponent for the Bears, leading 24-5 against them with 7,000 yards and 64 TDs, Caleb Williams is not daunted. If the Bears draft him, he will be ready to face his idol head-on and rewrite history. His ambition is clear as he stated, “I want to win Super Bowls. I want to be up there with those guys competing versus them.” This determination bodes well for the Bears, who have also bolstered their roster with receiver talents like Keenan Allen and DJ Moore.