Chicago Bears: 3 possible ripple effects of drafting Tyler Scott

General manager Ryan Poles did a phenomenal job addressing several needs last week during the 2023 NFL Draft, from offensive line, to defensive line, cornerback, to even finding a couple of new offensive weapons for Justin Fields and company.

One of those weapons was found much later than many anticipated, as Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott was chosen in the fourth round.

Several outlets had him mocked in the second or third in terms of overall grade, but the Bears stole him even later. With Scott in the fold now, there are definitely some impacts that will come to fruition sooner rather than later.

A few ripple effects from this pick? it all starts this year, with how the Bears’ offense will function at a much higher level.

Ripple effects from Chicago Bears drafting Tyler Scott: Justin Fields throws it deep even more than he has thus far

Last year, Justin Fields was given a ridiculously high mark (84.0) via Pro Football Focus on deep throws (passes 20 yards or more). Take a look at Tyler Scott’s grade on routes run longer than 20 yards, and PFF gave him and 89.9.

You do the math.

In 2022, Fields was also the best deep ball passer in terms of completion percentage. For those clamoring that the Bears’ quarterback can’t pass, they better do some additional homework, because that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Scott comes in as a true deep threat, with track star speed, as they like to say. The Bears started the season failing to pass much at all, and it didn’t get a whole lot more prevalent as the season wore on. In 2023, the Bears will undoubtedly be a running football team. However, with Scott and DJ Moore, specifically, Fields is going to unleash the football even more than he did last year.