One month into the season, experts have seen enough. The Chicago Bears got it wrong at quarterback yet again. They took Caleb Williams when they could’ve had Jayden Daniels. Washington’s #2 overall pick has completed 82% of his passes for 897 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also has 218 yards rushing and four touchdowns. The Heisman winner is the heavy favorite for Rookie of the Year. Williams, meanwhile, has completed 61% of his passes for 787 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.
People have seen all they need to see. It’s a repeat of last year. The #2 overall pick is superior to #1. There is no possibility at all that a young quarterback might be getting off to a slow start while another gets hot, right? In truth, plenty of evidence suggests the final outcome is far from certain between these two. Since implementing the current draft setup, quarterbacks have gone #1 and #2 eight times, not including this year.
Here is who they are, their rookie year passer ratings, and their career results.
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