Caleb Williams, a rookie quarterback from USC, will have an arsenal of top-tier weapons coming season, considerably outpacing Justin Fields’ three years in Chicago. The best method to help a rookie quarterback is to provide a strong offensive line, veteran players, and playmakers. Chicago’s playmakers include DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet, D’Andre Swift, and freshman Rome Odunze. However, the offensive line is still a worry. While Caleb is a mobile quarterback, he does not have Fields’ degree of mobility, so the Bears must make sure their new addition absorbs as few hits as possible.
With just over a month since the NFL draft, players are already in OTAs, training, and preparing to see who can prevent the Chiefs from achieving a three-peat next season. Meanwhile in the bears building, Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze’s contracts with the team are still not finalized.
Williams, like Lamar Jackson, doesn’t have an agency. In a recent news conference, he claimed, “Right now we’re working with our head down and we’re building,” adding, “I’m not handling that, I’ve been focused on these past three days of minicamp, the OTAs before that, and rookie camp before that. … I have lawyers and attorneys to handle things.” This demonstrates his dedication to what is vital, knowing that the money would arrive later. Williams’ contract is likely to total $39,468,058 over four years, including a $25.5 million signing bonus. First-round rookies often sign contracts worth double digit millions, with values declining in later rounds.
Year after year, rookie contract values have risen. Last year, the number one choice, Bryce Young, received a $37.9 million contract, slightly lower than this year’s estimate for Williams. For example, ten years ago, the 2014 number one pick, Jadeveon Clowney, signed for four years and $22 million-a lot of money for the new stars.
Romeo Odunze, on the other hand, is represented by Excel Sports Management, an agency with stars like Justin Herbert, Garrett Wilson, Jared Goff, and Deebo Samuel. The wide receiver from Washington is expected to sign a four-year, $22.7 million contract with a $13.3 million signing bonus. As Chicago embarks on the Williams era, all fans hope the team can first compete in the tough NFC North and eventually make the playoffs after three seasons without qualifying, boasting a combined record of 16-35.
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