Bears expected to get steady start from QB Caleb Williams by ESPN

The Chicago Bears, due to a trade the year before with the Carolina Panthers, put themselves in a position to land quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They have already named him their starting quarterback and do not plan to ease him in at all after preparing Williams for his duties pre-draft. What can the Bears expect from Williams in year-one, however? One fantasy football analyst thinks Williams will have a modest and steady rookie season after a Heisman-winning campaign at USC. Read More: Chicago Bears Top Pick Caleb Williams: Draft Bust or Rookie of The Year Candidate ESPN's Mike Clay expects Williams to jump onto the scene at the NFL level. Clay gave league-wide projections and has estimated that Williams will throw for 3,538 yards passing with 23 touchdowns and 13 interceptions for the Bears in 2024. A dual threat, Clay also has projected Williams to add another 311 yards and three touchdowns with his legs as a rookie. While this could be seen as a disappointi