Bleacher report speaks on the wide receiver battle on the Bears' depth chart
Every single season, we see guys losing and winning a starting spot on a team in training camp. The NFL is a cruel, ruthless business where proven players can lose their spot to a young, hungry player.
Well, here is what Jake Rill of Bleacher Report had to say on the current situation at receiver for the Chicago bears:
Wide Receiver
Darnell Mooney had a breakout year in 2021, solidifying himself as quarterback Justin Fields' top target in the passing game. The 24-year-old had 81 catches for 1,055 yards and four touchdowns, and he could build off that performance during the upcoming season.
However, Chicago will need to decide who else starts in its receiving corps, along with who's most deserving of backup roles. So there are going to be a lot of wide receivers battling it out for playing time throughout training camp and the preseason.
The Bears brought in Byron Pringle during free agency and used their third-round draft pick on Velus Jones Jr., and they should both get considerable playing time. Pringle, 28, is coming off a solid 2021 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, while 25-year-old Jones was among the most experienced players in this year's draft class.
There are plenty of other receivers who will be looking to carve out roles with Chicago, including Equanimeous St. Brown, Tajae Sharpe, Dazz Newsome and others.
If Fields is going to take a big step forward in his second NFL season, he'll need the best possible receivers to throw the ball to. Do the Bears have enough talent in this group for that to happen? We'll find out this fall.
However, Chicago will need to decide who else starts in its receiving corps, along with who's most deserving of backup roles. So there are going to be a lot of wide receivers battling it out for playing time throughout training camp and the preseason.
The Bears brought in Byron Pringle during free agency and used their third-round draft pick on Velus Jones Jr., and they should both get considerable playing time. Pringle, 28, is coming off a solid 2021 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, while 25-year-old Jones was among the most experienced players in this year's draft class.
There are plenty of other receivers who will be looking to carve out roles with Chicago, including Equanimeous St. Brown, Tajae Sharpe, Dazz Newsome and others.
If Fields is going to take a big step forward in his second NFL season, he'll need the best possible receivers to throw the ball to. Do the Bears have enough talent in this group for that to happen? We'll find out this fall.
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