Chicago Bears draft prospects: Tight ends

The Chicago Bears may be without one or both of their starting tight ends from last season. They will need to find a good option to help the passing game develop.

The Chicago Bears are in an interesting situation at tight end. They have two pretty good ones in Zach Miller and Martellus Bennett. The problem is Miller is a free agent and he is looking for a big pay day ($5 million per year is the reported salary demand), and Bennett has been a malcontent, fighting with teammates and wanting a new contract.

With that being said, the Bears will need to look after some good, young talent to complement whoever they get through free agency.

The tight end is an important part of the offense. He can be the quarterback’s security blanket, providing a big target. That target comes in handy in the red zone, where that big body can provide some touchdowns.

There were moments this season when Jay Cutler was able to go to his secondary target, either Miller or Bennett, and end up with big plays.

It is important that the tight end also help out with the blocking. An added blocker takes some pressure off the offensive line.

The tight end class is a little thin this year, but there may be some diamonds in the rough. Here are some prospects who may be good fits with the Chicago Bears:

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