For many, Caleb Williams being selected by the Chicago Bears as the No. 1 pick overall at the 2024 NFL Draft is a foregone conclusion. But the Washington Commanders are right behind the Bears in the draft order, and could still move up via a trade. That’s just speculation for now, but there’s always the possibility of such a move happening. For Williams, he is very much open to the idea of playing for the Commanders. After all, he was born and grew up in Washington, D.C.
Here’s what Williams said to Pete Thamel of ESPN:
“It’d be really cool because it’s so familiar,” he said. “There’s a time and place for everything. My job and my hobby is being at the facility or on the field or watching film. Or relaxing and prepping for the next day or game.
“My main goal and focus … is to go win games and stay focused on keeping the main goal the main goal.”
Will Caleb Williams Land With The Washington Commanders?
The Bears are not going to reveal their exact plans for the No. 1 pick, at least for now. While many link them to Williams, they may be leaning more toward Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, both widely considered to belong in the same NFL Draft prospect tier as Williams, who played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and the USC Trojans.
What’s more certain is that the Washington Commanders could use an upgrade at the quarterback position, which is why their No. 2 pick is so valuable. Even if the Bears ended up taking Williams, the Commanders are still left with a board that features Maye, Daniels, JJ McCarthy, and Michael Penix Jr.