Ben Johnson Hints At Larger Position For Bears Rookie

The Chicago Bears‘ offense was projected to be probably the most improved within the league this season.

Sadly, whereas there have been some indicators of it within the early phases below head coach Ben Johnson, it has left loads to be desired.

Greater than that, the truth that two of their high rookies have barely been on the sector has been a little bit of a head-scratcher.

Johnson not too long ago stated they might use huge receiver Luther Burden III extra typically.

“Luther is slowing gaining the belief. We try to get him extra packages going ahead,” Johnson stated.

Ben on getting the ball to WR Luther Burden:

“Luther is slowing gaining the belief. We try to get him extra packages going ahead.”

— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) September 15, 2025

A second-round choose within the 2025 NFL Draft, Burden was a continuing speaking level this offseason.

The coach was overly crucial of him at instances, however he additionally had loads of reward for him as soon as he was again to full energy after a hamstring damage.

He’s been on the sector for 18 and 12 snaps, respectively, within the first two weeks of the common season.

He had one catch for minus-3 yards in his NFL debut, and added one catch for 5 yards in Week 2.

He’s caught behind Olamide Zaccheaus within the pecking order, as is rookie tight finish Colston Loveland.

The Bears drafted Loveland within the first spherical forward of Tyler Warren, who was thought of…