Give the potential-laden USC product a few more ducks in a row, and 2025 will look a whole lot better than 2024.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, who worked with Williams in high school, believes he has a desire to win and be coached to the most difficult degree. Speaking to Adam Rank of "The Sick Podcast" during Super Bowl LIX week, Baldinger said he believes the Bears' gunslinger has a mindset all about winning.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a league high 68 times in his rookie season. A player the Bears could be interested in signing this offseason is Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith.

Erik Kramer had the greatest individual season for a Bears quarterback in 1997, throwing for 3,838 yards and 29 touchdowns, and those numbers have never been surpassed. Right behind Kramer's franchise-best season is Jay Cutler, who played eight seasons for Chicago and sits in second, third, and fourth place in Bears quarterback history.

There’s no doubt Kevin O’Connell thinks the Chicago Bears will be tough in 2025. And if they get this lineman in the draft, it could expedite matters. Also, Caleb Williams and Chicago garnered 2025 breakout hype from ESPN insiders.