Former NFL general manager Charley Casserly was tasked with identifying a vital rookie on the offensive and defensive side of the ball for every NFC North team, and to no one's surprise, Cole Kmet was his choice as the first-year player with the most pressure on offense.
"A year ago, the Bears had no presence at tight end, so the rookie second-round pick fills a huge need,"Casserly wrote. "Chicago also added Jimmy Graham this offseason to be the "move" tight end as a player who isn't asked to block a lot on the line of scrimmage but could line up in the slot or as an H-back.