The Chicago Bears gave Trey Burton a surprising amount of cash given what he has produced on the field. However, the team is betting on the projection of what Burton can be.
Burton is a versatile weapon who can make plays in a variety of ways. The idea is that with that versatility, the team can get the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. After watching a week of OTA practices, Brad Biggs of the Chicago-Tribune is really high on Burton and sees him as a candidate to lead the team in receiving.