New coaching staffs bring new parameters to a roster. It is inevitable. GM Ryan Poles likely knew that was coming when head coach Ben Johnson arrived. Positions that may have appeared relatively settled are now anything but. The obvious question was which one would it be for Johnson? It appears we may have an answer. It was already known the Bears would focus on helping their offensive and defensive lines. Running back was also certain to get some action after the team finished 25th in rushing.
However, it appears another spot is getting way more attention than people realize. That is tight end. Based on a recent update, the Bears have been active in meeting with several of the top names at the scouting combine, including projected 1st round pick Tyler Warren. Four names surfaced, which means there are probably even more that have gone unreported. As things unfold, it becomes increasingly difficult to believe the Bears won’t target a tight end in the draft.
Probably sooner than many people expect.
Ben Johnson features the tight end position highly.
That was obvious from his time in Detroit, where he helped turn 2nd round pick Sam LaPorta into a Pro Bowler. People will immediately argue that Chicago already has a tight end. Cole Kmet has shown every year he’s a good player. This is true. However, T.J. Hockenson was a good player too. That didn’t stop Detroit from trading him shortly after Ben Johnson took over as offensive coordinator. This doesn’t mean the Bears plan to do the same thing with Kmet, but it offers an idea that he might not fit the exact vision of what Johnson likes in his tight ends.
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Couple that with the widespread belief that this 2025 class is rich in the position, and it becomes easier to see the Bears drafting somebody. Don’t forget they already released veteran Gerald Everett, so depth is also a concern. All the signs are there.
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I was the first one to be either critical or realistic about Kmet and his new contract. Most everything has eventually supported my unpopular position on SM.
But I have never advocated trading or cutting him. But I did want TE Bates to be protected. Now, I submit the Bears should eventually sign two or even three TEs to supplement the position with or without Kmet.
I see another post that doesn’t have the highest opinion of Kmet getting negative votes so I will confirm starting right now. Cole Kmet is the greatest TE and it would be foolish to ever consider facts when judging him
Let’s solve this right now so that we have a clear understanding of what NFL execs, or experts or podcasters in the know will say over the next couple of months. Here we go….Bears are looking at improving at OL,DL, TE, DB and small chance of RB. That’s the group where the top pick will be used. They have 8 picks so there should be at least 1guy from each group picked in this draft. Who and when is the question, the answer is best available at time of pick. If we cross our fingers and hope that Poles doesn’t… Read more »
Oh, another TE report 😌 I’ve led the charge for Tyler Warren, he’s a top ten player in this draft and if he’s available at ten the Bears should select him. However, that was more appealing to me when Cunningham heading to Jacksonville was still an option. Being able to draft Tyler Warren, OG at 39 (Donovan Jackson), DE at 41 (JTT), DT at 72 (Josh Farmer ), and RB (Devin Neal) with the later 3rd round pick from Ian just made too much sense. I’m still completely onboard with taking Warren at ten, but I really hope they’re able… Read more »