DETROIT — Count Caleb Williams as a fan of the Bears’ proposed domed stadium.
‘‘If that were the place, I’d be excited; if that was the thing that was happening, I’d be excited,’’ he said after an NFL charity event Wednesday. ‘‘It wouldn’t be for a couple of years, obviously. It takes awhile to build things like that. I would be excited to be in the stadium.’’
The USC quarterback, whom the Bears are expected to pick first in the NFL Draft on Thursday night, was clear that he’s prepared to play in cold temperatures.
‘‘I played in Ohio when it was snowing,’’ he said Wednesday, wearing a hoodie in low-30s wind chill. ‘‘I played in rain, sleet. I played in below freezing. I played in super-high temperatures. I feel like I hit all the temperatures.’’
The Bears unveiled plans for a stadium on the lakefront Wednesday and still own land at the former Arlington International Racecourse site. If everything works out, the Bears won’t need a temporary home venue. Team president Kevin Warren said the construction plan is designed for Soldier Field to be usable throughout the process.
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