Caleb Williams puts in good word for Kliff Kingsbury, says Bears’ next coach must challenge team

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has praised Kliff Kingsbury, who may be a candidate for the Bears’ coaching job this offseason. Kingsbury is the offensive coordinator of the playoff-bound Washington Commanders. He worked with Williams when he was an offensive analyst at Southern California in 2023. Williams said Wednesday that Kingsbury is a “competitor” who would “challenge” the team to improve. The No. 1 overall draft pick added that he’d be happy to provide input into the Bears’ coaching search, but only if he’s asked by management.

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