Quit fixating on Caleb Williams' fingernails: He's perfect for Chicago

State of play: When Williams was selected on Thursday night, he excitedly walked to the stage and let out a primal scream, immediately re-energizing Bears football.

• Williams then broke the record on Fanatics for draft night merchandise sales by any draft pick ever, including Caitlin Clark.

Yes, but: Afterward, rather than opine about his play on the field, ABC analysts dogged Williams for his personality off of it.

• He's different, they said. And that might not sit well with fans.

Context: Williams has been questioned on social media and by analysts throughout the draft process for painting his nails, wearing a skirt in GQ and crying in his mother's arms after losing a big game.

• This led one football GM to reportedly say, "it's like if Prince played quarterback."

Hot take: So what?

• Who doesn't love Prince?

Zoom in: ABC analyst Desmond Howard warned Williams on Thursday night that Chicago is a tough media market, so he better work on his maturity.

• But the suggestion that Williams needs to dilute himself to appeal to Chicago fans is absurd.
• Paging Dennis Rodman.

The bottom line: Caleb Williams is a massive personality with the potential to be a global Gen Z superstar in the NFL, regardless of his nail color.

• Chicago fans are here for it. It's a shame that analysts aren't.