The Chicago Bears have a feeling that the 2024 off-season may have changed the trajectory of their franchise. Chicago has made the playoffs just three times since the 2007 season. Caleb Wiliiams, Rome Odunze, and the rest of those major additions to the team over the last few years have fans more excited than they’ve been in a long time.
The good news seems to keep on rolling for rookie QB Williams.
Chicago Bears QB Gets Incredible Message From Teammate
According to journalist Jordan J. Wilson:
During the August 27 episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears,” the camera crew captured the highs and lows of the Bears’ final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bagent even delivered one of the game’s highlights when he dove for the pylon and scored a 7-yard touchdown during the team’s opening drive.
One of the most insightful parts of the episode, though, occurred when Bagent went to the sideline after two drives. Williams found him to congratulate him on his scoring effort, leading to a brotherly exchange that shed light on their dynamic.
“My man,” Bagent told Williams as they fist-bumped and embraced on the sideline. “Hey, I appreciate you this whole camp, dude. I’ve learned a lot from you, seriously.”
Williams tapped his fist on Bagent’s pads and emphasized: “I learned a lot from you.”
While it is not an earth-shattering revelation that two quarterbacks on the same roster get along with each other, Bears fans will likely appreciate seeing the camaraderie that Williams and Bagent have built in just one offseason and training camp together. It is also refreshing to see both quarterbacks are humble enough to say they’ve learned from one another.
A major quarterback change occurred in Chicago during the 2024 offseason, as Justin Fields was replaced by Williams. Bagent, who had shown promise as an undrafted rookie in 2023, now had to be at best the No. 2 option.
The situation never seemed too much for Bagent. The Bears’ presumptive backup trained hard during the offseason to come back sharper and stronger than ever. But he also recognized his role as a backup for the No. 1 overall pick.
It will be interesting to see how the two continue to grow together throughout 2024 and possible for years to come.
