The Chicago Bears are strong favorites to select Caleb Williams in the 2017 draft, despite a terrible conclusion to the
previous year. And if all goes as the front staff has planned, the team will be able to add experienced experience to
the rookie by adding Tyrod Taylor during the offseason.
The Bears dropped to fourth place in the NFC North division following a 7-10 season the previous year. Chicago
needs talent to help lead the squad toward the postseason after a run that was unsuccessful in making the playoffs.
Williams is anticipated to enter at this point. The USC Trojans standout is the clear number one pick in this year’s
draft, so having him play for Chicago is expected to help. The Bears’ overlap with the franchise’s 2021 draft selection
of Justin Fields is the sole issue.
If Chicago decides to pursue Williams, there might be a way to provide him with the affordable team-friendly backup
quarterback support he needs. With so many alternatives, it would naturally require becoming inventive during the
off-season.
Tyrod Taylor might be the Bears’ best option at backup quarterback in this regard. As it stands, the veteran of the
New York Giants might have what it takes to improve Chicago’s lineup the next year. In his piece on CBS, Cody
Benjamin provides additional details:
“The former starter for the Buffalo Bills was possibly the best quarterback for the New York Giants during a difficult
2023 campaign, but his inability to stay on the field has plagued him at each of his last four locations. But he’s one of
the most skilled short-term stand-ins, still providing good agility and deep-ball touch. Once more, he ought to be
employed as a reliable No. 2.
Estimated AAV: $4–$5 million Bears, Colts, Commanders, and Jets are the best teams to fit, according to Benjamin.
Getting Taylor for the Bears has a lot of potential because he has a $5 million deal for the next season. The
combination of his availability and Williams’s possible selection will make Chicago’s offseason exciting.
