Why Bears GM Ryan Poles is ‘really impressed’ with Caleb Williams so far
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — If that’s it for Caleb Williams in the preseason — if 43 total snaps over two games is viewed as more than enough — then it was a good start for the Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback. The Caleb conversation The second episode of “Hard Knocks” captured Poles and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham discussing Williams’ development — that he was taking it to another level. “We talk about the journey isn’t always linear, but he has taken a pretty linear developmental path thus far,” Poles said. So he’s really impressed me with his approach so far.” GO DEEPER Jahns: Caleb Williams' magic act proves the Bears QB is getting better every day Missing out on Judun The Atlanta Falcons introduced defensive end Matthew Judon on Monday after acquiring him from the New England Patriots for a third-round pick. “And we’ll continue to have those conversations as we go along and see if we can make something work.” GO DEEPER Bears risers and fallers: Caleb Williams on the run, Kyler Gordon in the backfield Some parting words “I love this team.” That’s what Poles said, unprompted, near the end of the interview.
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