When new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron interviewed for the position, he offered concepts for a system that could accommodate both Justin Fields and a collegiate quarterback, he said Thursday.
When the Bears spent two weeks traversing the country for interviews last month, general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus stated that they would want their coordinator candidates to do the same.
He stated his strategy might work for Justin Fields or a collegiate quarterback. Caleb Williams, a USC star, is the obvious favorite to be taken first.
“I totally believe that,” he remarked. “In my past experiences with different quarterbacks, different experience levels, whether I was in the coordinator role or a role as a position coach, I’ve felt that way.”
Waldron stated Thursday that the Bears were in a “unique position” because they had the first and ninth picks in this year’s draft and had seasoned players returning. Waldron said he has exchanged texts with Fields, who stated Wednesday he is eager to see whether the Bears will trade him and choose a quarterback.
The Bears hired Waldron a month ago to replace offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who was sacked. Waldron served as the Seahawks’ coordinator for two seasons until parting ties with head coach Pete Carroll shortly after the season finished.
Waldron was instrumental in transforming quarterback Geno Smith into the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for 2022.
