Drafted: Round 1, No. 1 overall
Best-case scenario: Chicago’s offense clicks early in the season under new coordinator Shane Waldron. Williams instantly connects with a stellar group of skill-position players to meet the high bar set for him. The first overall pick makes a run at Andrew Luck’s rookie passing yards record, leading the Monsters of the Midway back to the playoffs.
Worst-case scenario: Williams encounters significant growing pains, forcing too many throws behind a shaky offensive line. The Bears buzz of the summer dies early as the QB turns the ball over at a rate that leads to panic in Chicago.
Projected stats: 3,909 passing yards, 26 TDs, 12 INTs; 367 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs.