Due to JW’s (fabulous) series from last week, we left a Bear With Us episode off the site. If you’re looking for content today, Nick & I predicted the 2024 Bears’ record by reviewing the schedule game by game. Check it out below! [youtube … [Read more...] about Predicting the Bears’ 2024 Schedule Game-By-Game
A deep dive into the TEs, part 4: 3rd down, red zone, slot
This is the final installment of a 4-part series looking at Chicago TEs Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. In part one, we explored how each player has been used in the past, and how this might match up with how offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has deployed his tight ends. In part two, we examined how frequently and effectively Kmet and Everett were asked to block in both the … [Read more...] about A deep dive into the TEs, part 4: 3rd down, red zone, slot
A deep dive into the TEs, part 3: efficiency, man vs. zone, target depth
This is part 3 of a 4-part series looking at Chicago TEs Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. In part one, we explored how each player has been used in the past, and how this might match up with how offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has deployed his tight ends. In part two, we examined how frequently and effectively Kmet and Everett were asked to block in both the run and pass … [Read more...] about A deep dive into the TEs, part 3: efficiency, man vs. zone, target depth
A deep dive into the TEs, part 1: usage
After handing Cole Kmet a big extension last offseason and signing Gerald Everett to a solid contract in free agency this year, the Bears have two starting-caliber tight ends on the roster. Both players were heavily utilized in the passing game in 2023, which can be seen in the table below showing their basic receiving production, with ranks compared to other NFL TEs in … [Read more...] about A deep dive into the TEs, part 1: usage
A deep dive into the TEs, part 2: blocking
This is the 2nd installment of a 4-part series looking at Chicago TEs Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. In part one, we explored how each player has been used in the past, and how this might match up with the way offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has deployed his tight ends. Today, we’re going to focus on blocking, which is an often overlooked part of a tight ends’ role. Pass … [Read more...] about A deep dive into the TEs, part 2: blocking