Most projections have the Chicago Bears taking USC’s Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, but the team is still doing its due diligence on at least one other top quarterback prospect in the class.
According to Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy, the Bears brought a heavy contingent to see quarterback J.J. McCarthy at Michigan’s pro day on March 22. Chicago’s group included general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph and wide receivers coach Chris Beatty — all of whom attended Williams’ pro day on March 20.
The Bears confirmed their intentions to draft a new franchise quarterback on March 16 when they traded former starter Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional 2025 draft pick. While Williams is considered the likely choice for them at No. 1 overall, they are making sure to leave no stone unturned in their scouting process.
