Caleb Williams is trying to make it clear that he has no problem being drafted by the Bears.
Projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, he did a little bit of damage control in the game. Interview with ESPN published Wednesday In it, he told the media he would be “excited” if the Bears selected him.
Colin Cowherd previously said on FS1 in January: “Caleb [Williams] He and his group don’t want to go to Chicago.However, the host canceled it on his next show after Williams’ camp informed him that it wasn’t true.
Still, the idea persisted, and Williams pushed back on the idea of requesting a trade or wanting to play for another team.
“I’m not pushing any agenda,” Williams said. “At the end of the day, the Bears have the final say. No matter how I feel, I’m not pushing a plan like, ‘Yeah, I want to go.’ No, I don’t want to go. ” I can’t wait to see what happens. ”
Williams is scheduled to play against the Bears at the draft meeting in Indianapolis this week, but he is not training for the team there.
He told the outlet he was excited to sit down with the Chicago team and had no problem being drafted by the Bears in April.
“I would be excited if the Bears drafted me,” Williams said. “If they trade picks and I get drafted by someone else, I’d be just as excited. As for Chicago, they have a talented team, a talented team. We have offense and defense. I think anyone would be excited in a situation like that.”
Williams also mentioned his admiration for Chicago legends Michael Jordan and Walter Payton, as well as the city’s famous deep-dish pizza.
The 2022 Heisman winner wants to reach a level of immortality on the field and said a city like Chicago is where he wants to do it.
“As they say, legends live on,” Williams said. “That’s my goal in playing football – it’s not money or fame… it’s to become immortal. I want to reach that feeling that made me a legend. I want to sit at the table… and play this game that we all love. After all the effort, energy and time I put into it, I was able to get to the right seat.
“It’s fascinating to live in a city like this. With legends that you’ve looked up to…reaching the standards they set and trying to do whatever it takes to get there.”
The Commanders, who hold the No. 2 pick in the draft, are considered another landing spot for Williams, who hails from the Washington, D.C., area.
Kliff Kingsbury, who was on USC’s offensive staff last year, is also now the command’s offensive coordinator.
Williams said the possibility of playing closer to home is “really great” due to his familiarity with the area, but reiterated that his focus is on winning games.
