Apr 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Collin Snider (52) walks off the field during a game against the Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Before the Chicago Cubs signed veteran lefty Hoby Milner to a one-year deal the team added the most hated type of free agent. Former Seattle Mariners reliever Collin Snider shouldn’t take it personally because every fan base can’t wait to furiously type out “bargain bin” or “dumpster diving” when their team signs a player to a minor league deal. Happens every year on every team.
Will Snider put it together again after a down 2025 season? Who knows, but the Cubs pitch lab has a new project to work on as the 30-year-old has agreed to a minor league contract. The big takeaway from this specific signing is that Snider has been working with Tread Athletics, the same organization associated with Cubs pitching guru Tyler Zombro, who was recently promoted by the Cubs.
Snider broke into the majors with the Kansas City Royals, but never got much traction as the right-handed pitcher posted a 5.93 ERA in 54.2 innings between 2022-23. Then, he started to train at Tread Athletics with Zombro and Snider came out as a brand new pitcher in 2024.
The Mariners claimed Snider off waivers a couple weeks before the start of spring training and the righty earned a spot on Seattle’s Opening Day roster. A knee injury in April derailed Snider’s momentum in 2024, but after a stint on the injured list and a few months at Triple-A, Snider returned in June and was spectacular. He ended the season with a 1.94 ERA in 41.2 innings and had a 27.8 K%.
Of course, there’s a reason Snider is now signing a minor league deal. He was really bad in 2025, as the Mariners eventually saw enough and demoted him to Triple-A. Snider finished the year with a 5.47 ERA in 26.1 innings with Seattle.
So, what does Snider need to work on? It may seem simple enough, but he has to get his velocity back. After having an average fastball velocity of 95.9mph and 94.2mph in 2023 and 2024 respectively, Snider’s velocity declined to 92.6mph in 2025. His strikeout rate was below average and Snider was also getting crushed, posting a 47.1 hard hit%.
Are the Cubs going into spring training next year counting on Snider to be a key pitcher in the bullpen? No. Yet, you take chances on these guys because once in a while you get a Brad Keller, Mark Leiter Jr., Julian Merryweather, pitchers that can suddenly pop for a period of time and become important.
Nov 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) shoots a three-point basket during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
The Chicago Bulls have been mentioned in almost every trade scenario that’s on the open market. Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Domantas Sabonis, and Zion Williamson are among the names that’ve been attached to them in some capacity. For the first time this season, this afternoon produced a report that another team is seeking to add a Chicago Bull. With the season quickly spiraling out of control and the Bulls headed for a lottery selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, does Arturas Karnisovas break his norm of trade deadline silence and pull the trigger on a full-scale rebuild? This move would be the first seismic trade toward that project.
Coby White Could Be On The Move
Chicago’s seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Coby White, could soon be in different threads. He’s been a fan-favorite since his arrival, shown the most clear progression from any Bulls’ draft choice over the past decade, and is their most electric and versatile scoring option. While there’s no direct evidence that shows he’s the main culprit for their recent slump, the team has been 2-5 with him in the lineup, four of those losses coming against bottom-dwelling teams. White’s contract is up after this summer. With his drastic improvements since his last extension three years ago, his price tag will undoubtedly skyrocket from the $12 million annually he’s currently inked to. Now would be the best time to part ways with the blossoming guard if they want to move on.
The Timberwolves have called the Bulls on Coby White, per @JCowleyHoops
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Chicago should execute as many of these trades as possible between now and the February trade deadline. Sending any expiring contracts or aging players to contending rosters is the best way to reinforce their current rebuild project. Nikola Vucevic is 35 years old, and his contract is also set to expire this summer; he’s the most likely Bull to be dealt before the cutoff. Does Karnisovas pull the trigger and gain some returns on his investments before they hit unrestricted free agency?
The Proposed Trade
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the proposed deal would yield the Bulls a young asset, a salary-filling piece, and draft capital. If they can flip an expiring contract of a player who does not fit the long-term plan and will get exponentially more expensive this summer, they should take that deal immediately.
Coby White is on the Wolves trade radar, per @JCowleyHoops
If the current losing ways continue to push the Bulls further down the standings, Karnisovas should be much more aggressive in selling assets at the deadline. Now that they’re out of contention for talks and close to being eliminated from the NBA Play-In tournament, trades are becoming increasingly likely.
If Chicago chooses to undergo a rebuild fully, should the current front office group be trusted to reconstruct the roster once again?
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz watches the team warm up before an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Nov. 16, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Chicago Bears know the stakes going into Sunday. While the Cleveland Browns might be 3-10, this is not a game to overlook. Head coach Ben Johnson knows the Bears need at least 11 wins to make the playoffs. They have nine, and there are four games left. This is the last one on the schedule that you can call a should-win. After that, it’s the Packers, 49ers, and Lions to close it out. All are fighting for playoff spots. The biggest challenge for Johnson is figuring out how to attack Jim Schwartz and that Browns defense.
Cleveland ranks 2nd in total defense this season, including #1 against the pass. Much of that is thanks to the presence of superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett and Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward. However, the unit isn’t quite perfect. They’ve had a couple of tough games the past two weeks, including a loss to the lowly Tennessee Titans. If they want to upset the Bears, it must start with stopping Johnson’s offense. Of all the names that worry Schwartz, there is one that has his full attention.
Browns DC Jim Schwartz on Bears RB Kyle Monangai:
"I tell you what. I have a lot of respect for that kid. He is a hard, hard, runner."
It isn’t surprising he’d notice the 7th round pick.
Monangai has given the Bears a significant jolt on offense in the past several weeks. His relentless running style is a perfect contrast to D’Andre Swift‘s speed and agility. The Browns have proven vulnerable to such combinations this season.
Jim Schwartz isn’t facing the Bears’ coaches of the past.
The former Detroit Lions head coach has enjoyed considerable success against the Bears. He is undefeated against them (5-0) since returning to the defensive coordinator ranks in 2014. In that time, his defense has never given up more than 20 points. However, he faces a far steeper challenge this time. It won’t be Marc Trestman, Matt Nagy, or Luke Getsy calling the plays. Jim Schwartz will tangle with Ben Johnson, one of the best offensive play callers in the NFL. As good as the defensive coordinator is, he’s been vulnerable against offensive minds who are his equal.
Josh McDaniels put up 32 points on him.
Kyle Shanahan managed 26.
Todd Monken dropped 41.
Kevin O’Connell had 21 with a backup quarterback.
Johnson is every bit in their league, and he has multiple advantages in his favor. The Bears are at home, and it will be frigidly cold on Sunday. Defenses don’t tend to function well in those conditions, especially when your opponent can run the ball well. Schwartz will need to bring his best stuff; otherwise, his concerns about Monangai will be proven accurate.
Jul 5, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Hoby Milner (41) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed free agent reliever Hoby Milner to a one-year contract. Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami was the first to break the news of the agreement between Milner and the Cubs on Thursday, while MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand revealed that the relief pitcher will earn a base salary of $3.75 million for the 2026 season.
Milner, who pitched with the Texas Rangers in 2025, can also earn more money through incentives with the Cubs in 2026, according to Feinsand. The left-handed pitcher ended last season with a 3.84 ERA and a career high 70.1 innings pitched. It marked the fourth straight year in which Milner made 60+ appearances and threw at least 64 innings out of the bullpen.
Turning 35-years-old in January, Milner didn’t break out in the majors until his second year with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022. The lefty had a great rookie campaign with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017, but then he bounced around a handful of teams from 2018-2020, without many innings in the majors. However, after a solid year in 2022, Milner was one of Craig Counsell’s best relievers in Milwaukee during the 2023 season, when the left-hander posted a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and struck out 59 batters in 64.1 innings.
Now, Milner and Counsell are reunited with the Cubs, who have seemingly replaced one of Caleb Thielbar or Drew Pomeranz, and potentially both. Last season the Cubs heavily leaned on those two veteran relievers from the left side out of the bullpen and were rewarded with stellar performances.
Thielbar signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal, while the Cubs acquired Pomeranz in a small trade with the Seattle Mariners in April. Thielbar had a 2.64 ERA in 58 innings of work in the regular season. Pomeranz contributed a 2.17 ERA in 49.2 innings. There’s a good chance that age may be a factor here and while Milner isn’t necessarily a youngster, Thielbar will be 39-years-old next season, while Pomeranz will pitch as a 37-year-old.
The Cubs have a solid track record of identifying under the radar relievers in free agency in recent years and Milner looks like a fine addition on paper. He had a rough month of September with the Rangers to end the 2025 season, but in his first 62 games Milner recorded a 2.73 ERA in 62.2 innings. Maybe Counsell will better utilize Milner with the Cubs and give him more rest to avoid another late-season stumble from the reliever.
This team still needs to add another high-leverage reliever, but so far fans should like the signings of Phil Maton and Hoby Milner. While the newest Cubs reliever isn’t a hard-thrower, he is a ground ball machine. Milner has a ground ball rate above 50% since 2023 and in 2025, he set a new career high at a 52.7 GB%.
That profile should fit perfectly behind a great infield defense that the Cubs feature. In the past three years Milner is one of only 15 relievers to pitch more than 190 combined innings and out of that group the left-hander ranks No. 4, with a 0.73 HR/9 rate.
The only relievers with 240+ K and fewer than 65 BB over the last four seasons (min. 90% games in relief):
Nov 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The Chicago Bulls were cruising to begin the 2025-26 season, and head coach Billy Donovan was making his way up the Coach of the Year leaderboards. The Bulls were 6-1, had two surefire All-Star talents in Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic, and sat atop the Eastern Conference standings. Since then, they’ve gone 3-13 and are currently in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. Frustrations have slowly grown within the organization, with players like Vucevic, Coby White, and Jevon Carter timidly suggesting the team’s chemistry is beginning to splinter. Billy Donovan has remained adamant that the team’s day-to-day cohesion remains high, but that it needs to translate to sacrificing for each other on the court if it’s going to translate to winning games. During yesterday’s press conference, he reached a new boiling point, bluntly calling things the way they are, and stopped being polite in his phrasing of constructive criticism.
Admitting They Are A Bottom-Feeder
Donovan could not have been clearer when referencing how Chicago compares to some of the worst teams in the league. After losing to New Orleans, which had two wins on the season, and Indiana twice, which had three wins before facing the Bulls, concerns were exponentially raised. Chicago’s head coach said what everyone was thinking: that the Bulls are no better than either of those clubs, despite the superior record on the season. His words served two purposes: a call to action for his roster, that they need to show more effort and heart nightly, and appear less entitled to a win simply by showing up for the game, and secondly, a shot at the front office, that despite not making the playoffs in four seasons, this lineup is still a bottom-dwelling group.
Billy Donovan went long today: “People wanna sit there and say, ‘Well, you lost to New Orleans. They got a bad a record.’ Indiana, bad record. I don’t think we’re any different from those teams. We’re not just gifted to walk in there (and) if we show up, we’ll win games. … I do…
During this seven-game slide, the Bulls have lost to five teams with six or fewer wins. Each day, a new player or coach comments on the status of the locker room, and oftentimes, Donovan dismisses any growing tension as insignificant. Yesterday, he finally stopped mincing words.
Calling Out His Players
It’s a widely understood fact that the most challenging aspects to coach in the NBA are defense and rebounding. Players at this level, especially those with the growing pace of play, often neglect to put in effort or energy, particularly younger players. With one of the most youthful rosters in the league, it’s become painfully evident that Chicago is often checked out on defense and gives up far too many offensive rebounds. While several players have mentioned being plagued with injuries and not having opportunities for a consistent rotation, Donovan was having none of that talk.
Donovan on Bulls’ inability to uphold their playstyle through recent skid: “I’m not looking at film saying, ‘Oh, Kevin Huerter’s out, Zach Collins is out. Boy, if HE was here, this would be different.’ I don’t believe that. Some of it’s, like, inbounding the basketball. What do…
The Bulls are currently failing to execute the most basic of basketball principles. They’ll continue to fall in the standings, and frustrations will grow until they are fixed. Can Billy Donovan’s newfound ‘tough love’ coaching help alleviate Chicago’s issues, or will it push his players to give up on their veteran coach fully?
Green Bay Packers defensive end Karl Brooks (94) reacts after tackling Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) for a loss on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 28-21.
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DJ Moore was the unquestioned best wide receiver on the Chicago Bears‘ roster in 2023 and 2024. It is why they felt comfortable handing him a contract extension that kept him on the roster through 2029. However, things change fast in the NFL. When Ben Johnson took over as head coach, many felt it would be a boon for Moore. He’d finally have a brilliant offensive mind running the show. Instead, the veteran is enduring the worst season of his career. Barring a late surge, he will finish with fewer than 800 yards receiving for the first time since his rookie year in 2018.
That is not great considering he’s the highest-paid player on offense for the Bears. It begs the inevitable question. Will the team look to move on after this year, paving the way for Rome Odunze and Luther Burden to become the two primary receivers on the team? Moore will be 29 years old in 2026. He will also command $28.5 million. With the Bears having so little cap space and the receivers’ regression, it feels like the right time for a change. So how might GM Ryan Poles go about it?
DJ Moore can only be shipped out one way.
Cutting him outright is impossible, as it would incur a $7 million cap hit. They could technically do a post-June 1st cut, but that would saddle them with $27 million in dead cap. The only plausible option for the Bears is a trade. Dealing DJ Moore would create $16 million in cap space. Finding a taker will be the first challenge. Due to that contract, it will require a team with a lot of money to spend and a need for wide receiver help. Looking ahead to next offseason, the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers stand out as possibilities.
Then there is compensation. Given Moore’s production and age, this scenario feels similar to Amari Cooper. He was turning 29 in 2022 and coming off a down year for him. Dallas traded him to the Cleveland Browns for a 5th round pick and a swap of 6th round picks. That seems to be the ballpark for Moore if the Bears decide to make a move. It might not be the compensation fans want, but such is the price for a devalued asset. Hopefully, the receiver can find a spark before it’s too late.
Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) practices before the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Caleb Williams isn’t shying away from the challenge waiting for him on Sunday at Soldier Field. With temperatures expected to feel like –20 degrees, Williams knows exactly who’s coming: Myles Garrett, the NFL’s most dominant pass rusher this season. Asked about Garrett’s push for the single-season sack record, Williams dropped a calm but pointed line:
“Gonna try and make sure he doesn’t get the sack record on us and on me.”
Garrett sits at 20 sacks, needing 3 more to break the NFL record of 22.5. With four games left, he’ll have chances — but Williams made it clear Chicago won’t be the team that lets him get the three sacks he needs.
And the Bears are built to back him up.
Chicago owns one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, a group that has excelled in both protection and run-game dominance. In freezing conditions, the Bears are expected to lean heavily on the ground attack. But the biggest advantage may come from head coachBen Johnson, who has already shown how he neutralizes elite pass rushers.
Just last week, Micah Parsons generated pressure but finished with zero sacks thanks to Johnson’s game plan and second half adjustments. Expect a similar approach against Garrett.
Combine that with Williams — arguably the best sack-avoidance quarterback in football — and the message is clear:
If Myles Garrett wants the record, he’s not getting it in Chicago.
Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Let’s be real — the Chicago Bears pass rush this season has been about as threatening as a fart in a hurricane. Despite Montez Sweat doing his damn best to carry the load, the team right now has a pitiful 28.6% pressure rate, good for bottom 5 in the NFL. That’s not just bad, that’s malpractice. And with Dennis Allen now running the defense, the mandate is clear: get longer, get meaner, and for the love of Halas, get someone who can bend the edge without falling on their face.
The Bears need juice off the edge like Chicagoans need deep-dish after a bender. Good news? This 2026 draft class has three high-end prospects who could be game-changers — IF the Bears play their cards right. We’re breaking down Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey, and Cashius Howell. Each one offers something different. Only one truly fits what Allen wants.
Let’s dig in.
Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami) – The Firecracker Without the Fuse Length
What He Brings:
Bain is a compact ball of chaos. 6’3”, 270 lbs, 32.5” arms, and the twitch of a caffeinated panther. He’s not your classic build, but damn does he pop off the tape. Fast get-off (0.78s), elite bend, violent hands — the dude knows how to work a tackle like a speed bag. He plays with a motor that’d make Brian Urlacher nod in approval.
2024-25: Slight dip due to injury, but still put up respectable numbers
Career pressure conversion rate: 19.2% (elite)
Why He’s a Fit… and Why He’s Not:
He’s got the dog in him — no question. Bain eats up guards in tight spaces and is slippery as hell off the edge. But Dennis Allen? He’s got a hard-on for length. And Bain’s 32.5” arms ain’t gonna cut it in Allen’s world of 6’5” monsters with vines for limbs. It’s not about heart — it’s about prototype.
Draft Odds in Chicago: 5%
He’d need to slide HARD — like Laremy Tunsil-gas-mask-on-draft-night hard. Even then, unless the Bears trade up into the top ten it probably wont happen so don’t hold your breath.
David Bailey (Texas Tech) – The Riskiest Dream
What He Brings:
This guy is the edge equivalent of a Tesla Plaid — smooth, fast, and getting better every year. After bulking from 220 to 250 lbs without losing an ounce of juice, Bailey torched the Big 12 in 2025: 68 pressures, 13.5 sacks, 93.0 PFF grade (1st in FBS). His 34” arms meet Allen’s golden standard, and he’s got a true bend-and-burst combo that could terrorize NFC North QBs for a decade.
College Highlights:
Career arc: Ascending like a rocket
2025: Big 12 sack leader
Forced 7 fumbles in his career (tied 2nd FBS)
Can drop into coverage — even logged PBUs. Rare for an edge guy.
Why He’s a Fit… and the Catch:
He checks the boxes — length, explosiveness, production, and upside. But he’s not quite 260 yet, which could give Allen pause. And while he’s dominated, it’s been against suspect Big 12 O-linemen. There’s a chance he gets swallowed by NFL-level power.
Draft Odds in Chicago: 45%
If the Bears pick around 15-20, Bailey’s might be there for the taking. If they sneak into the playoffs, Poles may have to trade up a few spots to grab him — and he might just be worth it.
Cashius Howell (Texas A&M) – The Production Problem
What He Brings:
Howell’s game is lightning in a bottle. At 6’2″ and around 250 lbs, he doesn’t look like a terror, but don’t let the size fool you. He’s all about first-step explosion and freaky bend. 2025 SEC Defensive Player of the Year — and the first Aggie to do it since they joined the conference. His ability to flatten to the QB and change direction like a guard is nuts.
Why He’s a Fit… and Why He Might Not Sniff Halas Hall:
This is the classic production-versus-prototype dilemma. Howell might be the best pure rusher in the SEC, but Dennis Allen’s going to squint hard at those 31” arms. He’s also light by Chicago’s standards. That said, his pass-rush instincts, IQ, and relentless motor are impossible to ignore. Plays with the kind of edge you want in a locker room.
Draft Odds in Chicago: 15%
If Poles decides to go off-script and bet on pure disruption over arm length, Right now, Howell is slated as a top-15 pick — his stock has gone nuclear. Unless the Bears completely sabotage the rest of their season and tumble down the standings, he’s probably out of their reach. Still, if there’s one surprise riser who could tempt Poles into an aggressive move, it’s this dude.
T.J. Parker (Clemson) – The Technician with Teeth
What He Brings:
Parker is the surgeon of this edge class — not the flashiest, but damn near surgical in how he dissects blockers. 6’3″, 265 lbs with a dense, functional build and hands that might as well be sledgehammers. He doesn’t win with freaky burst like Howell or Bailey, but he makes up for it with elite technique, violent sheds, and absurd awareness.
College Numbers:
2023: 5.5 sacks, 12.5 TFL, Freshman All-American
2024: 11 sacks, 19.5 TFL, 6 FF (Clemson record)
2025: 5 sacks, 9 TFL, 3 FF (modest dip)
Career: 10 forced fumbles (led Power 4), top-10 in TFLs and sacks 2024
Why He’s a Fit… and the Catch:
He’s tailor-made for Dennis Allen’s playbook. Parker’s power base, consistent run fits, and clean technique scream “Cameron Jordan 2.0.” He might not jump off the screen with bend, but he dominates with hand usage, leverage, and a hyper-processed football brain. The red flag? His 2025 dip in sacks and some hot-and-cold motor moments. If Allen trusts the flashes, Parker could be the no-brainer pick.
Draft Odds in Chicago: 60%
If Parker’s sitting there at pick 21-26 (which I expect he will), Bears brass may not overthink it. He hits the prototype, produces, and plugs in opposite Sweat from day one. But if some team above sees what we’re seeing and reaches a few spots early, it’s back to praying Bailey doesn’t get poached or Howell freefalls.
Look — Bain is the best pure pass rusher. Bailey has the highest ceiling. Howell? He’s the chaos agent with elite production but a body type that makes Allen twitch. If the Bears want juice off the edge and don’t care about arm length, Howell’s their wildcard.
But here’s the reality: if Chicago misses out on all three — Bain, Bailey, and Howell — then write it down in ink: T.J. Parker is putting on that Bears hat come April. He’s the safest bet to still be on the board, and he checks enough of Allen’s boxes to walk into Halas Hall as a day-one starter.
Want reliable, plug-and-play production with a violent streak? That’s Parker. Want to roll the dice on traits or upside? You better trade up. Either way, if the Bears want to fix their pass rush, this class gives them options. Now it’s just a matter of how bold they’re willing to be.
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts after defeating the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Caleb Williams is not your normal Chicago Bears quarterback. Going back several decades, most who have played the position rarely fell into the category of “clutch.” Jay Cutler had his share of memorable moments, as did Jim McMahon. However, none of them ever really claimed the title of late-game magician. Williams is different. He already has seven 4th quarter comebacks in his career and should probably have at least nine. It isn’t even the end of his second season yet. People wonder where this ability came from.
Williams was asked about it at his recent press conference. He stated that this mentality started when he was a kid. He always wants the ball in his hands when the game is on the line. That included the moment in Green Bay on Sunday where he was throwing to Cole Kmet in the end zone. While it ended in an interception, the only thing Williams regrets is that he didn’t throw a better ball. He would make that throw again every time. Where does this confidence come from?
Williams dropped a Michael Jordan quote to describe it.
Caleb Williams picked the right man to emulate.
Jordan is obviously the pinnacle of professional sports in Chicago. He won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, largely thanks to his incredible ability to perform in crunch time. Jordan still holds the NBA record with nine game-winning shots at the buzzer. That includes one to clinch his sixth championship in 1998. Nobody wanted the ball more when it mattered than Jordan. Caleb Williams is wired the same way. It doesn’t matter if some of his shots miss. He will keep shooting, always believing the next one is going in.
You will find that this is a mentality most of the great ones share, regardless of sports. They don’t fear the big moments. They live for them. It is what they dreamed about growing up as kids. It’s getting the ball with three seconds left to take the last shot. It is taking over with two minutes left, down four and needing a touchdown. Or it’s the bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and a full count. Williams never stopped thinking that way, and it’s serving him well as he continues to grow in Chicago.
