"Of course, the one prospect who got crossed off pretty quickly was Caleb Williams. It was evident from a long way out that the Commanders never had a shot at bringing the Washington native back home. But in all honesty, Peters was probably going to avoid that temptation even if he had the No. 1 pick. The Commanders had Daniels atop their board. Team insider Ben Standig also heard that J.J. McCarthy was higher than Williams after some extensive evaluations."
"Williams started Chicago's divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings well on Monday Night Football. He looked sharp and confident, giving the Bears a deserved lead at the break. It didn't take long for things to unravel after that. Vikings defensive coordinator made the correct adjustments, and Williams looked like a different player. He struggled to process fast enough as pressure came from all angles. Minnesota seized the initiative, and McCarthy formally announced himself on the NFL stage by mounting a sensational comeback on the road."
The Commanders held the No. 2 pick and chose quarterback Jayden Daniels as their franchise leader. Caleb Williams was effectively off the table, and internal evaluations reportedly ranked Daniels and J.J. McCarthy above Williams. Chicago's decision to draft Williams has already produced uneven results, as he started well but faltered after defensive adjustments exposed processing and pressure issues. Daniels is characterized by improvement as games progress, resilience to setbacks, and dependable clutch performance. The choice reflects a preference for sustained composure and late-game effectiveness over flashes of early promise that can collapse under pressure.
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