He’s certainly got the attention of many top NFL draft analysts. Back in December, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network did some evaluating of Williams. He came away impressed. So much in fact that he had no problems comparing the college standout to a former two-time Pro Bowler. Somebody Bears fans should know fairly well.
“I gave him a third-round grade when I studied him on tape, but he will probably go lower than that because of the depth of the running back class. I struggled to come up with a clear comparison for his game, but I think he has a similar build and style to Matt Forte. Both guys are smooth and physical. The main difference is that Forte has a little more juice and he’s more polished in the passing game.”
High praise indeed. Williams isn’t quite as polished as Forte was coming out of college, but his style, toughness and natural ability match up pretty well. It shouldn’t be a surprise the Bears are interested in him. Not only is he talented, but he represents a potential outline of their approach for the 2017 season.
Keep in mind that the Bears offense is in a serious state of flux. They have no definitive answer at the quarterback position. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery could depart in free agency. Zach Miller is their only viable tight end and he’s coming off a season-ending foot injury. Jordan Howard was their only reliable offensive weapon in 2016. Wouldn’t it make sense to boost the running game as a whole, making it the strength of the team?
That’s certainly something Chicago would embrace. Adding a talent like Williams could potentially give them one of the best 1-2 punches in the NFL. It would also be great if their plan is to go with a young option at the quarterback position. There is no greater friend of an inexperienced passer than a dynamic ground attack. A Chicago Bears Jamaal Williams draft plan doesn’t sound too bad at all.
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