Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams are in the getting-to-know-you stage of their relationship.
On hand to watch the projected No. 1 draft pick work out at USC Pro Day on Wednesday, Bears GM Ryan Poles, who owns that pick, sauntered over to the stands and introduced himself to Williams’ parents, Carl Williams and Dayne Price. Poles also spent time talking with USC head coach Lincoln Riley.
The GM then watched the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner put on smooth display of natural accuracy while throwing to a group of Trojans pass-catchers that included Brenden Rice — the son of Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice — Tahj Washington and running back Marshawn Lloyd.
“He was bombing away,” said a smiling Rice, who chased down a 60-yard-deep ball from Williams on the final pass of the day.
Williams failed to connect on just four throws during a 20-minute throwing session that included about 50 passes.
“Good workout,” an AFC scout told FOX Sports. “I wished for more intermediate, tight throws and deeper balls. But he showed good touch and accuracy.”
All 32 NFL teams were represented at the workout. The Bears had a large contingent at the event, including Poles, assistant GM Ian Cunningham, head coach Matt Eberflus, offensive coordinator Shane Waldren and offensive passing game coordinator coach Thomas Brown.
Among the other notables in attendance were Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown.
New Bears receiver Keenan Allen, recently acquired in a trade with the Chargers, watched the workout as well. Williams and Allen shared a handshake and a hug before the young quarterback’s throwing session.
“I’ve known Keenan for a year now, hung out with him a few times,” Williams said. “So to have…
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Publish date : 2024-03-20 22:46:57
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