QB Williams sought to avoid Bears, book details
Briefly

Caleb Williams, a top quarterback prospect for the 2024 NFL draft, expressed serious concern about being picked by the Chicago Bears. His father, Carl Williams, believed that Chicago was detrimental to quarterbacks' careers, prompting them to explore alternative options such as consulting lawyers and potentially signing with the United Football League. This insight comes from Seth Wickersham's upcoming book, "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback," which delves into various quarterback experiences, including recruitment, challenges, and personal stories from notable players.
"Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die," Carl Williams, Caleb's father, told Seth Wickersham, revealing the deep concerns about the Bears for draft prospects.
Caleb Williams wondered aloud to confidants: "Do I want to go there? I don't think I can do it with [former Bears offensive coordinator Shane] Waldron."
Read at ESPN.com
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