Chicago Bears: 5 keys to the offense having success in 2020
The Tight Ends have to be better in 2020
The Bears got little to nothing from the tight end position in 2019. Trey Burton was never healthy, and Adam Shaheen has not panned out as a former 2nd round pick (to put it nicely). They attempted to catch lightning in a bottle the rest of the season with Jesper Horsted and J.P. Holtz to no success.
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It was a worst kept secret that Ryan Pace was going to overall that position. The first addition was minor with the signing of Demetrius Harris. Harris is a big in-line tight end who has not gotten many opportunities throughout his career.
The second move the Bears went out and got veteran Jimmy Graham. Arguably the most critical signing of the offseason because of the money given to him. Graham is not the big downfield threat that he used to be while a member of the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks. Graham however is still a capable pass catcher that makes plays over the middle of the field.
The Bears use their first pick of the 2020 draft to select Cole Kmet. Kmet was widely viewed as the best tight end prospect in the draft. Another big tight end, Kmet is an in-line guy that also has the potential to move from in-line to move TE because of this pass-catching ability and speed for his size.
The talent is there, and the Bears know they will need better play from that position if hoping for the success of the offense. It is a trickle-down effect.
If the tight ends are a factor, the wide receivers’ jobs become easier. Tarik Cohen gets fewer looks from defensive backs. More importantly, the quarterback job is easier and more comfortable.