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Using the tight end as a weapon in the passing game was a staple of coach Ben Johnson’s offense when he was Lions offensive coordinator, but that has yet to show up in the Bears’ attack.
Veteran tight end Cole Kmet and rookie Colston Loveland have gotten a combined 22 targets through four games and Kmet, who was in the top 10 at his position statistically in 2023, has just seven catches for 116 yards and a touchdown.
As someone who has been with the Bears for six play callers in six seasons, he’s had no choice but to learn patience, and he’s once again holding out hope for things to click.