(*27*)After the Bears accomplished their largest postseason comeback in franchise historical past, the enduring play went viral on social media, with followers and media evaluating the silhouette of Williams throwing again throughout his physique whereas within the air to Nike’s well-known Jumpman emblem that includes Michael Jordan.
(*27*)When EA SPORTS instructed that Williams’ model of the Jumpman be featured on the Madden cowl, the Bears quarterback beloved the concept.
(*27*)”That’s the position I want to be in, but I also wanted to pay respect to [Jordan],” Williams mentioned. “That’s more of what it was. It was more of a respect thing, bringing retro back, not letting people forget that and doing it on my side of the world of football. So paying respect to that and him and what he was able to do in Chicago, I wanted to bring that energy, that vibe back. And I think we’re on a track to do that and we’ve got to keep winning games.”