PFF believes the Bears will have the top breakout player in the NFC
Kambui Bomani of Pro Football Focus made a list of 6 potential NFC breakout candidates for the 2022 NFL season.
The first player he listed was actually TE Cole Kmet of the Chicago Bears.
Here is what he said on his subject:
Kmet's uptick in targets from his rookie season (46) to his sophomore campaign (89) was significant. He took on an elevated role in last year's passing game, setting the stage for a 60-reception season and career-high 63.4 receiving and offensive grades. Now in Year 3, he has a chance to be a breakout star thanks in large part to questions at Chicago's offensive skill positions.
While second-year quarterback Justin Fields has the continued emergence of draft gem Darnell Mooney (74.7 grade in 2021) to look forward to, the Bears' offense is otherwise barren of proven weapons. However, Kmet's 94.8 receiving grade on medium depth targets (10-19 yards downfield) perfectly plays to one of Field's passing strengths (78.1 medium passing depth grade) and could be the basis for a breakout in 2022.
While second-year quarterback Justin Fields has the continued emergence of draft gem Darnell Mooney (74.7 grade in 2021) to look forward to, the Bears' offense is otherwise barren of proven weapons. However, Kmet's 94.8 receiving grade on medium depth targets (10-19 yards downfield) perfectly plays to one of Field's passing strengths (78.1 medium passing depth grade) and could be the basis for a breakout in 2022.
I agree with this. I know that Kmet has received a substantial amount of hate and criticism from Bears fans, but I have always been a believer in his talent and potential. I expect a great year in 2022 for Kmet. After all, he is still only 23 years old!
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