LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears know who they’re taking with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft and so does just about everyone else too.
General manager Ryan Poles just wasn’t ready to announce it’s Caleb Williams on Tuesday. He opted to leave that to commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday night.
“So unfortunately it’s one of those things I think everyone’s got to tune in on Thursday to watch and figure out, but I feel really good about our process and where we are and where we’re headed,” Poles said, smiling. “So we know what we’re going to do but everyone is going to have to wait until Thursday to go there.”
Barring a massive surprise, the Bears will kick off the draft by grabbing the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and setting themselves on a course they hope takes them to the top of the NFL. They also have the ninth overall pick as well as a third-rounder (75) and a fourth-rounder (122).
Caitlin Clark to sign new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
International Women’s Day: How can we have equity when we don't have pockets?
Live: Heavy rain to pummel country's south, orange warnings in place
Major internet disruptions in west and central Africa
Met Gala 2024: The theme, who's hosting and what else to know
'Large bang' forces Qantas flight down to one engine
New Zealanders fighting in Ukraine plead for more resources
Hamilton Movers won’t return accidental $50k payment to luxury hotel brand
Moment Israel wipes out top Hezbollah commander in precision airstrike on his car in Lebanon
Heavy rain warning for Westland likely to move to red
Billie Piper claims her Sky drama I Hate Suzie 'didn't get a big enough audience'
Man arrested as hostage situation in Dutch nightclub ends