Analysis: In this third part of a series on potential Bears concerns, the Shane Waldron offense is known for balance almost to a fault. However, Caleb Williams could be the perfect QB to make it work.
It's a potential Hall of Fame receiver in Keenan Allen, DJ Moore as the best Bears receiver since Brandon Marshall and Rome Odunze, who was one of the top three receivers in a draft loaded at the position. Cole Kmet caught 70 passes last year, Gerald Everett has averaged almost 50 catches the last four seasons. Toss in 1,000-yard rusher D'Andre Swift and also Khalil Herbert, who led all NFL running backs who had 100 carries or more in yards per attempt two years ago.
The caliber of OL that will likely be around Caleb Williams this year as a rookie first overall pick is about as good as we've seen over the last 10+ years relative to other top picks over that span.As they say, there aren't enough footballs for everyone. The establishment of a chief weapon in the passing game and also in the running game is conducive to moving the ball because it forces defenses to overcompensate for a player or two and leave themselves vulnerable in other areas.
When Waldron was still getting his offense together in 2021 and they weren't as balanced in their threats, yet they were third in red zone offense. He also had Russell Wilson at quarterback then and had Geno Smith the last two years. The same pattern was true in 2023 after Addison left. Tahj Washington tied for 64th in receiving nationally with 59 receptions and led the team. Brenden Rice had 45 catches but 11 players had double digits for catches.
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