Some in the media and in attendance for the draft were surprised when the Chicago Bears selected Colston Loveland 10th overall in the 1st round. He wasn’t the top tight end ranked by several experts, and some felt the Bears would’ve been more focused on improving the trenches further. However, GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson were determined to land the playmaker from Michigan. As it turns out, new information reveals they had an excellent reason to pounce when they did.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network discovered from sources that several other teams were doing everything in their power to trade into the top 10. Most would’ve thought it’d be for a quarterback or one of the offensive tackles. Nope. It seems Loveland was the guy they wanted. Evaluators had such a high opinion of the young tight end that they were willing to move up. It didn’t work out. Chicago patiently let the board come to them and took their guy. After that, the trade buzz completely died away.
Colston Loveland is the kind of weapon teams dream of.
His most common comparison is Pro Bowler Sam LaPorta, but Bears fans would be better reminded of Greg Olsen. He is that sort of athletic, explosive weapon in the passing games who creates mismatches wherever he lines up. Colson Loveland is too big for corners and too fast for linebackers and safeties. Paired with Cole Kmet, Chicago now has the makings for the league’s most lethal “12” personnel scheme. Such a luxury is almost impossible to come by. No doubt other teams saw that potential as well. It is always exciting to hear the Bears got to someone coveted before everybody else. If he lives up to his potential, this offense is going to be a nightmare to defend for years to come.
