To put it simply, he’s unique. His demeanor off the field and his extraordinary personality, in addition to his skill on the field, are exactly what this struggling club needs to turn things around.
In the years to come, Bears supporters want to look back on this selection as the turning point for a franchise that hasn’t won a Super Bowl since the historic 1985 season, hasn’t won a play-off since 2010, and hasn’t had much hope since then.
The Bears, the second-oldest franchise in the NFL with nine total titles, have never had a standout quarterback in the modern era, despite false dawns and near-misses.
Their hopes now rely on a 22-year-old who, in college football, is capable of almost anything. When the season begins in September, all eyes will be on him.
