The Chicago Bears' top three receiving targets are all great weapons for Ben Johnson to utilize to help Caleb Williams get on the right track in 2025. Veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore and second-year playmaker Rome Odunze provide the height and speed that is needed in a receiving crop. At the same time, tight end Cole Kmet provides a reliable target down the middle of the field.
That said, Johnson is known for liking a bit more speed in his receivers than the Bears have on their roster. That is why most fans are surprised that he didn't add a true speed threat in free agency. Instead, Chicago added Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay.
While Duvernay has some speed, he's not the type of player fans thought would be added. Still, these additions at wide receiver have pushed a former fourth-round pick who has lots of speed down the depth chart.
Tyler Scott's Job Security Looking Bleak Heading into the NFL Draft
When the Bears drafted Tyler Scott in 2023, there was reason for excitement. The then 22-year-old was coming off his best college season, catching 51 passes for 899 yards and six touchdowns. Moreover, his speed was something to marvel at as he ran a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at the combine.
Sadly, the first two seasons of Scott's career have been underwhelming. As a rookie, Scott played 39% of the offensive snaps, catching 53% (17/32) of his passes for 168 yards. His most memorable play as a rookie was dropping a potential game-sealing touchdown in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. The most disappointing part of the play was that he was wide open.
Despite having issues securing catches as a rookie, many fans expected Scott to work on that last offseason and have a better 2024 season. However, the 23-year-old never really got a chance to prove that he improved in game action, as he only logged 3% of the offensive snaps in 2024. In his limited action, Scott recorded one catch for five yards.
Though the Bears' receiving room was stacked in 2024, his lack of use through multiple coaching changes showed no one believed in him. While that same can't be said about Johnson yet, it does seem to be trending that way with the signings of Duvernay and Zaccheaus.
Furthermore, Chicago may look to draft another wide receiver in the later rounds of the 2025 draft. As a result, Scott must prove his worth to Johnson in training camp and the preseason.