Take The North Audacy

The NFL Draft is over, and it's time for the Bears to dial in on making a smooth transition to new quarterback Caleb Williams. In this episode, David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear from an important voice who can help everyone know more about Williams: USC coach Lincoln Riley, who guided Williams in college. Riley recently spoke with the Chicago media about Williams' experience at Oklahoma before his transfer to USC. Riley also discussed how Williams handled his final season at USC, which didn't go the way Williams wanted. The guys also hear from NFL Draft analyst Joe Klatt, who broke down Williams as a prospect.

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined the Bernstein & Holmes Show on 670 The Score to break down the Bears' five-man draft class. Are the Bears ready the attention and pressure that's about to come their way with quarterback Caleb Williams under center?

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The Bears have completed their 2024 NFL Draft and phew, does it have the potential to be a good one. David Haugh and Dan Wiederer reflect on the Bears drafting quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver Rome Odunze in the first round. Williams brings with him an easy confidence and didn't flinch when asked about the high expectations and pressure he's facing. Meanwhile, it took some luck for the Bears to get Odunze. It's something this franchise hasn't had a lot of in recent years. The guys also offer their thoughts on the final three picks the Bears made in the draft: offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, punter Tory Taylor and pass rusher Austin Booker.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer hear part of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' first press conference at Halas Hall with his new organization. Williams didn't balk when asked about the high expectations and pressure he has as he's set to begin his NFL career.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss how the Bears landed Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft. It took some luck — something the Bears have had little of in recent years — for Odunze to be available there.

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David Haugh and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' additions on the second and third days of the NFL Draft: Yale offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie, Iowa punter Tory Taylor and Kansas pass rusher Austin Booker. Taylor was described by Bears general manager Ryan Poles as one of the best punters he has ever seen!

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