Additionally, Cowherd emphasized the high regard in which Williams is held across the league, stating, "He is viewed as above [Patrick] Mahomes at this point."
This report comes after Cowherd initially suggested on Thursday that Williams and his camp were not interested in joining the Bears. However, he clarified on Friday that he had received a call from Williams' camp, who wanted to set the record straight about their preferences.
Cowherd conveyed the message from Williams' camp, saying, "But I got a call yesterday from the Caleb Williams camp... And they went 'Woah, woah, woah! Colin, we don't want to be painted as anti-Chicago. And we don't want to be painted as anti-Bear.' And they made it clear to me that they said 'Listen, we don't want to go to a city that doesn't care. Chicago cares. They're big, loud, they're passionate. They fire coaches all the time. They care. We don't want to go to some sun belt place that you tarp off the upper deck.'"
According to Cowherd, Williams has a positive view of the Bears as an organization, appreciating the city's passionate and high-pressure environment. He also has confidence in the Bears' defense, believes they don't need to rely on high-scoring shootouts, and has a favorable opinion of players like DJ Moore and the offensive line.
