Can Caleb Williams break this 20-year NFL drought?
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July 1, 2024· 1 min read
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July 1, 2024 · 1 min read

The Chicago Bears are hoping that Caleb Williams can end all kinds of bad streaks for their franchise now that he's their new quarterback, but this year's No. 1 overall pick has a chance to end a long drought for all NFL quarterbacks selected in that top slot.

NFL quarterbacks picked No. 1 overall have lost all of their first career starts dating back to 2002, giving Williams a chance to break a mark that has lasted for more than two decades.

The CHGO Bears podcast recently broke down Williams' chances of making it happen:

Considering the Bears open up this season with a home game against the Tennessee Titans, Williams might just have a strong chance to end the trend.


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