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SB Nation on MSNWere the Bears close to drafting JJ McCarthy over Caleb Williams?Had the Caleb Williams plan gone south, the Bears would have traded down with a team that wanted to come up for Williams, and the Bears would have drafted JJ McCarthy, who would have become their QB1 after they examined his on-field performance, as well as his off-field intangibles.
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WolverinesWire on MSNBears nearly chose Michigan's J.J. McCarthy over Caleb Williams at No. 1 in 2024 NFL draftMichigan's J.J. McCarthy was nearly the No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL draft by Bears, debunking myths about his passing ability, per The Athletic.
A knee injury kept the No. 10 pick off the field, but McCarthy spent the season preparing in unique ways to be the 2025 starter.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson appeared to practice without any limitiations on Sunday morning, when Detroit kicked off training camp with its first practice.
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DARRAGH McCARTHY was pretending he was back in a field in Toomevara as the young forward fired 1-13 in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final. The 19-year-old starred as the Premier swept Cork aside 3-27
J.J. McCarthy made a strong impression on two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and former Minnesota Vikings fan favorite Adam Thielen.
The Chicago Bears love Caleb Williams, but it sounds like they were entertaining the idea of drafting J.J. McCarthy, according to The Athletic.
Imagine how the dominos of the 2024 NFL Draft would've fallen if J.J. McCarthy had been drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears.