Cole Kmet wins Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award
On Wednesday, Bears' Tight end Cole Kmet was presented with the 2022 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award by the Chicago chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.
Kmet thanked everyone involved in him receiving the prestigious award.
"You guys have been fantastic this year, in the locker room and being super respectful to all the players, and we feel that," Kmet said.
"You guys have got a big responsibility for this game, and all you guys have got your takes�whether the guys in the locker room agree with it or not�but it's good for our game. You guys are promoters of this game for us, and it's the reason why the NFL is what it is today. So, I appreciate all your good work and I appreciate all the respect that you guys have given me."
A passionate Chicago sports fan while growing up in Barrington, Kmet was very familiar with Dickerson, who started covering the Bears in 2001. Kmet described Dickerson, who was known as "J.D."�as "an extraordinary guy" and "a great reporter."
"To get an award in his name is really special," Kmet said.
Kmet said that it isn't always easy interacting with the reporters during a losing season like the Bears have this year.
"I think it's important. It helps me get my message across, regardless of what you guys are asking, and it works both ways. I always feel like I'm respectful of it and I think you guys feed off of that and show that respect my way as well."
