The Washington Commanders are ‘very interested’ in Caleb Williams: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
One name stands out among the rest from the 2024 NFL quarterback draft prospects.
Caleb Williams.
The Bears have the greatest odds of having the chance to select the USC quarterback. They own the No. 1 pick — as of this writing — by way of the Panthers’ league-worst record. They haven’t said as much, however. While questions remain, there’s a possibility the Bears hang on to Justin Fields. Heck, they might be more interested in Drake Maye.
But one team is reportedly “very interested” in the USC quarterback.
“There’s some thought around the league that Washington [Commanders] is very interested in Caleb Williams, a Washington, D.C., native who’s the strong favorite to be picked first overall. The Commanders, with a break here or there over the next couple of weeks, could find themselves in a position to either draft Williams or trade up a spot or two to get him,” ESPN’s Dan Graziano wrote in his latest notebook.
Recently, Ron Rivera and the Commanders announced they plan to bench 2022 fifth-round pick Sam Howell for Jacoby Brissett against the 49ers this week. He’ll likely remain on the sideline for the final game of their season, too. This season will likely be his last with the Commanders.
Howell, after starting the season phenomenally, has since dropped off. Over the Commanders’ six-game losing streak, Howell has thrown for 1,153 yards (192 yards per game), five touchdowns and eight interceptions. He’s also completing passes at a paltry 57% clip.
It’s safe to say the Commanders are ready to move on. Currently, they have the rights to the No. 3 picks in the 2024 NFL draft behind the Bears and the Cardinals. They’re in range for Williams, Drake Maye, or their definite choice of Jayden Daniels or JJ McCarthy. But without Williams or Maye, it’s more likely they shoot for a position player.
But, as Graziano reported, the Commanders could be interested in…
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Publish date : 2023-12-28 21:32:56
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