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WHEN THE BEARS HAVE THE BALL
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, makes his much-anticipated debut under much more favorable circumstances than his predecessor, Justin Fields.
Williams was anointed the starter from the day he was drafted, so he’s had all the first-team reps in the offseason program and training camp. He has a better supporting cast with wide receivers DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and rookie Rome Odunze. He has a better defense.