Breaking News: Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams are not signed.

The rookie class of the Chicago Bears reports on Tuesday, July 16th, and the team’s two top picks are still pending contract signings. Some social media users are starting to get concerned. It doesn’t seem like a huge deal to me. If they haven’t signed rookie contracts by July 16th, then it might become a “big deal.” Until then, it’s not a huge deal.

The fact that Caleb Williams hasn’t yet chosen a representative to represent him is intriguing—or is he? If Caleb wants to, he can negotiate the contract alone. However, since his father and lawyer aren’t qualified by the Players Association to negotiate contracts, they aren’t permitted to do so.This is when the exciting part begins. There were rumors circulating during the Scouting Combine back in February that the Willimas camp had employed a certified agent to serve as a “advisor.” According to reports, Tony Agnone from EAS Football in Maryland is that individual. Agnone’s status as an advisor has never been formally declared, but a number of agents think it to be true.

Should Agnone truly be the one handling Williams’ contract negotiations, it will be completed as soon as they desire. Since it’s a rookie contract and falls within the CBA between the Players Association and the NFL, the negotiations aren’t too difficult.

Having been in the industry for well over 40 years, Agnone is known for being a highly fair agent that closes great deals. Michael Strahan, a Hall of Famer, was his largest client.

After all is said and done, the deal ought to be marginally better than what Carolina’s top choice, Bryce Young, received last year. Under the terms of Young’s contract, a total of $37,955,074.00 over four years was guaranteed.

Jayden Daniels, the second overall pick this year, has already agreed to a deal. His contract is valued at $37.75 million, which is around $1.5 million more than the second-round selection C.J. Stroud received the previous year. When Williams eventually signs, his salary will be around $39.5 million based on that rise.

Odunze’s representatives are Excel Sports Management’s Parker Cain and Collin Roberts, who have already mediated Drake Maye and Troy Fautanu’s contracts. Maye was selected as the third pick, and Fautanu as the twentieth.

Michael Penix, the eighth pick, has already signed his contract; however, J.J. McCarthy, the eleventh pick, has not. Although there isn’t much to negotiate, one party may be waiting for the other to get the “slot” perfect.

Some believe the team might put off closing the transactions until the reporting date because the Bears are on Hard Knocks this summer. Why? Just to spice things up a bit for Hard Knocks’ premiere.

In any case, I don’t think there’s anything to be concerned about. The transactions will proceed and most likely be finished in the upcoming eight days. Both players have demonstrated a desire to work for the Bears and an understanding of their value to the team.

One final tiny detail: the front desk personnel has been on vacation for the past few weeks.Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams are not signed.Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams are not signed. Rome Odunze and Caleb Williams are not signed.. Soon after they return to work, expect a deal.

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