The Chicago Bears are heading into the 2024 NFL season with more excitement surrounding them than there has been in a long time. After drafting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it appears that the franchise has finally found their long-term quarterback. He’s also a guy that is talented enough to lead them to serious Super Bowl contention if he develops to his full potential.
While the excitement is understandable, there are some things being said and predicted that are out of this world.
One prominent NFL analyst spoke out recently and made an absolutely insane prediction for the Chicago Bears in 2024. It was the kind of prediction that stops you dead in your tracks.
Nick Wright, one of the most controversial and polarizing analysts, spoke out strongly about the Bears. He believes that Williams could lead Chicago to the Super Bowl in his rookie season.
“I think Caleb could lead the Bears to the Super Bowl in his rookie season. I think a 7-2 start is absolutely on the board, and this is my bold prediction, forget guaranteeing the playoffs.”
It’s all fun and games making bold predictions, but this one is absolutely way over the top. The Chicago Bears are going to be much better than they have been in years, but the Super Bowl? That’s such an unlikely scenario.
Looking around the NFL, there are so many teams in a better position to compete for a Super Bowl appearance. In the NFC North alone, both the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are better on paper. The Bears may have better long-term potential, but not for the 2024 season.
Granted, Wright makes his money off of making outlandish statements like this. That is how he boosts his shows ratings and keeps his name circulating around the national media.
While there is a very small chance that the Chicago Bears will end up making a run to the Super Bowl, a playoff appearance would be a reasonable prediction. They have added a lot of talent to their offense, although the offensive line is still a major question mark at best. Defensively, they have continued adding lots of talent together and hope it all comes together.
At their ceiling, a playoff appearance seems like a good prediction to make. The Bears may not end up making the playoffs, but they should be in contention throughout the year.
