Twenty-five years ago, UCLA quarterback Cade McNown was selected 12th overall by the Chicago Bears, where he spent the 1999 and 2000 seasons. He later was a backup with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He spoke to Times NFL writer Sam Farmer about what he learned during his time in Chicago.
On Thursday, the Bears made USC quarterback Caleb Williams the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft.
There are lots of opportunities and lots of challenges ahead for Caleb Williams.