The Bears might not be much better off at tight end at the conclusion of this season than they were a year ago. That hinges on what second-round pick Cole Kmet shows over the final five games.
Of their six tight ends, including injured reserve and practice squad, Kmet is likely the only one who will be back next season. And while he has shown promise and appears to be a quality player, he’s not yet the dynamic playmaker they need.
Kmet’s playing time spiked to 70% of the offensive snaps against the Vikings and 79% against the Packers, but his production remained flat.