Considering the Chicago Bears had one of the NFL’s worst offenses a season ago, there aren’t going to be many that are confident in what this offense can accomplish outside of receiver Allen Robinson.
The Bears lost veteran speedster Taylor Gabriel this offseason, as a cap casualty, and didn’t get the same production last year from receiver Anthony Miller that they did during his rookie season in 2018.
But when you have questionable quarterback play, it’s hard to get anything out of your receiving corps. The Bears are aiming to right the ship at quarterback by bringing in former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles to battle Mitchell Trubisky for the starting job.
Bleacher Report ranked the Bears’ receiving corps — including both receivers and tight ends — at No. 22 in the NFL, citing Robinson’s impressive campaign and hinting at better production from Miller in 2020.
The Chicago Bears have their go-to target in Allen Robinson II. In 2019, he had his best showing since a 2015 Pro Bowl campaign. The 26-year-old led the team’s pass-catching group by nearly 500 receiving yards.
As the No. 2 receiver, Anthony Miller registered 52 receptions for 656 yards and two touchdowns during the last term. He underwent offseason shoulder surgery that will keep him out until training camp, per general manager Ryan Pace.
Miller, who is entering his third season, believes that he’s gearing up for a breakout year in 2020, especially given his experience in this offense.
“I feel like this is going to be my best year yet,” Miller said, via Chicago Tribune. “I’ve matured a lot on the field and I’ve gained a lot of knowledge, especially this offseason. I’ve been studying up a lot on other players and seeing what they do so I can enhance my game.”
The Bears also have some young receivers that they’ll be looking to get production from in second-year receiver Riley Ridley, Javon Wims and fifth-round pick Darnell Mooney. Chicago also added some speed to their offense in veteran Ted Ginn Jr. and Mooney.
B/R also discussed the upgrade at tight end this offseason, as well as Miller’s potential breakout season, as a reason for the Bears’ higher ranking.
The Bears could squeeze some production out of Jimmy Graham and develop Cole Kmet into an instant playmaker to match the Colts’ tight end group. Miller’s potential third-year jump gives Chicago an edge for the No. 22 slot.
The Bears’ top three tight ends will look completely different in 2020, with the additions of veteran Jimmy Graham, rookie Cole Kmet and veteran Demetrius Harris.
Following an embarrassing collective output by Bears tight ends a season ago, Ryan Pace is relying on his new crop of tight ends to turn things around in 2020.
