This new player is the Bears' best-kept secret!
Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report listed LB Nicholas Morrow as "The Best-Kept Secret" on the roster at this moment.
Here was his assessment:
As the Chicago Bears transition to an even-man front, they need two primary linebackers who can pursue ball-carriers across the width of the field and cover in space for their nickel formation.
Linebacker Danny Trevathan, who turned 32 years old in March, missed 12 games because of knee issues last season and sat out 19 contests since 2019. The Bears released him and signed Nicholas Morrow.
Morrow missed the entire 2021 campaign because of an ankle injury, though he's made a full recovery. Before his lost season, the versatile linebacker had his best year in 2020 with the Las Vegas Raiders, logging 78 tackles, eight for loss, nine pass breakups and an interception.
Morrow can play all three linebacker positions, and he's a former collegiate safety from Greenville University. The Bears can use him in different spots across the formation on all three downs, which may allow him to top his 2020 numbers as the probable starter alongside Roquan Smith.
Linebacker Danny Trevathan, who turned 32 years old in March, missed 12 games because of knee issues last season and sat out 19 contests since 2019. The Bears released him and signed Nicholas Morrow.
Morrow missed the entire 2021 campaign because of an ankle injury, though he's made a full recovery. Before his lost season, the versatile linebacker had his best year in 2020 with the Las Vegas Raiders, logging 78 tackles, eight for loss, nine pass breakups and an interception.
Morrow can play all three linebacker positions, and he's a former collegiate safety from Greenville University. The Bears can use him in different spots across the formation on all three downs, which may allow him to top his 2020 numbers as the probable starter alongside Roquan Smith.
I loved what he said. I am also a huge believer in Morrow's talent and his potential success moving forward. He is an extremely athletic player that can fly to the ball on every play. He does not come from a big school like most players in the NFL do. When the new Bears linebacker joined the Raiders as an undrafted player back in 2017, he became the first player from Greenville University to sign an NFL contract. This is amazing.
We expect Morrow to have an immediate impact on the field next season. He should be in the starting lineup alongside all-pro Roquan Smith.
He also has a great attitude about football. Check out this video to learn a little more about him:
Here are a few highlights:
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