Chicago Bears: 5 factors that can lead to a Super Bowl run
By Usayd Koshul
5.Production from the tight end position
In 2019, the Bears had just 46 total receptions from six different starting tight ends. Not a good look for an offense that relies so heavily on the tight end position. In an effort to stabilize the tight end position, the Bears signed Jimmy Graham and drafted Cole Kmet this offseason.
The motive behind both moves is simple: Have Graham mentor Kmet in 2020 so that Kmet can breakout in 2021. Second, a pairing of Graham and Kmet will allow for the Bears to finally get the production out of the tight end position needed to stabilize the offense.
It’s critical that Graham and Kmet account for about 1000 yards of total offense this year. This would allow for pressure to be taken off the wide receivers, as well as the running game. If one looks at the last three teams (Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs) to win the Super Bowl, the common trend is that all three had good production out of the tight end position.
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Two of those three teams (Philadelphia and Kansas City also run very similar offenses to the Bears. It’s clear that for the Bears offense to make a serious Super Bowl run in 2020, being able to get production from the tight end position will be a key factor in determining how far this team can go.