Consider it a message sent, or maybe it's the end of the line. According to a report by Houston-based NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Bears on Tuesday were worki
According to a report by Houston-based NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Bears on Tuesday were working out former New England wide receiver and return man David Wallis, an undrafted rookie free agent.
Obviously, this is something targeted toward Velus Jones Jr., who muffed a kickoff and then stumbled, kicking the ball upfield directly to the Tennessee Titans coverage team. It set up a Titans field goal for a 10-0 lead as the Bears fell behind 17-0 in a 24-17 win.1-on-1 drills naturally favor the WR - it is important to note that - yet Wallis’ continued development in this area highlights him taking advantage of opportunity.Jones has had a history of fumbling or muffing kicks or punts.
Wallis is from Division III Randolph-Macon College and was undrafted. The Patriots signed him after a training camp tryout but then cut him later.Wallis enjoyed a strong preseason as a return man, making seven kick returns for a 28.9-yard average. He had a 53-yard return for a long. He was also strong as a punt returner with four returns for an 11.8-yard average with a long of 23 yards. As a receiver, he had catches of 4 and 12 yards in preseason.
Considering his lack of experience, it would seem more likely the Bears are interested in Wallis as a potential practice squad player because they no longer have return man/receiver Nsimba Webster available on the practice squad. He is on injured reserve.BearDigest.com publisher Gene Chamberlain has covered the Chicago Bears full time as a beat writer since 1994 and prior to this on a part-time basis for 10 years.
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