The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have tried to build a new culture. They have made splashy acquisitions, but have also added role players D’Andre Swift and Gerald Everett to surround future Hall of Fame wide receiver Keenan Allen, rookie wideout Rome Odunze, and No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.
General Manager Ryan Poles assembled the a formidable supporting cast for Caleb Williams, his No. 1 overall pick. The former Trojan, recently speaking on NFL Network, said that his task with the Bears is “all about building a brotherhood.”
This attempt to build close relationships was magnified in this Bears Wire report on Williams and Rome Odunze from HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series:
On third-and-9 from the Buffalo 18, Williams looked to be targeting Odunze in the right corner of the end zone. But Williams wound up, wisely, throwing the ball away out of the back of the end zone and fought to live another day. Chicago settled for a Cairo Santos field goal to take a 6-0 lead.
What we didn’t see after the play was Williams pulling Odunze aside to get on the same page. Williams explained where he wanted Odunze to go on that play, and the two had a conversation about the missed connection, which should help the pair connect the next time the play is called. It was similar to earlier in the episode when Williams was talking through a slant with Odunze during practice, and we saw the payoff. It’s those small, underrated moments that will pay dividends in the future for this Bears offense.
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