Drafted by Chicago 25 years ago, Cade McNown has advice for Bears top pick Caleb Williams. 'You've been drafted as the future, you have to live in the present.'
Twenty-five years ago, UCLA quarterback Cade McNown was selected 12th overall by the Chicago Bears, where he spent the 1999 and 2000 seasons. He later was a backup with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He spoke to Times NFL writer Sam Farmer about what he learned during his time in Chicago. On Thursday, the Bears made USC quarterback Caleb Williams the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft. There are lots of opportunities and lots of challenges ahead for Caleb Williams.
If you keep the under-the-radar approach, remember it's a team sport and you're there to support the team, you get a much longer leash. People want you to succeed as opposed to wanting you to fail so they can pile on. You may have the keys to the franchise, but they’re only on loan to you. What I didn't realize was, when you play for the Bears, that is Chicago's team. More than most NFL clubs, fans essentially own that team. Therefore, you are Chicago's property.
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