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Halas Intrigue podcast: It's almost time for Caleb Williams

All indications are the Bears are taking the USC quarterback with the first pick, but we’ll still have to wait until the NFL Draft to make it official.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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USC quarterback Caleb Williams grips a football as he looks on from the sidelines during a game against UCLA.

USC quarterback Caleb Williams looks on from the sidelines during a game against UCLA on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears’ almost-certain, but not yet official first-pick of the NFL Draft, quarterback Caleb Williams and what his impact will mean for the team, the fans and the city.

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