Picking Caleb Williams first was the obvious choice — and his steady improvement could make it a slam dunk

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Caleb Williams of Chicago Bears gives a post match interview during the NFL match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151404 Richard Heathcote/Getty

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The Bears made the obvious choice in April when they drafted USC star Caleb Williams, who was simultaneously the most likely rookie quarterback to succeed in the short and long terms, first overall.

The former hasn’t happened — the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels has dominated the first seven weeks of the season — but the latter remains very much in play. The reason: since…