I asked Xavier McKinney about the heighetened state of the Bears-Packers rivalry. He's fired up.
"It's going to be a dog fight...it's also going to be fun, too. I like playing against Caleb, he's a competitior, they've got a really good team, and a hell of a coach, too."
"I'm a winner. I'mma change that culture and I'm going to bring it back to what it was for sure," said Caleb Wilson, when asked about potentially getting drafted by the Chicago Bulls at Pick 4 👀
"I mean it's a great pipeline, North Carolina to [Chicago]"
Chicago Bears OTA Practice Takeaways
▪️ Luther Burden looked good. Made a couple plays in tight coverage and continues to show up when he gets opportunities.
▪️ Colston Loveland looked smooth. Had a couple nice plays and looks noticeably bigger. Easy movement for his size.
▪️ Sam Roush and Cole Kmet both had solid days. This tight end room is going to be a fun group to watch.
▪️ Caleb Williams had a solid day. Arm strength looks as good as always. The ball still jumps off his hand.
▪️ Jahdae Walker flashed. Made a couple nice grabs, looked quick, confident, and natural catching the football.
▪️ Zavion Thomas made a couple plays. It’s an uphill battle with Kalif Raymond and Jahdae Walker in that WR/returner competition, but he’s quick and had a nice catch today.
▪️ Encouraging sight: Saw T.J. Edwards and Dayo Odeyingbo on the field. They didn’t participate in practice, but seeing them out there is a positive sign.
▪️ Overall: Guys were flying around, practicing hard, and there was no wasted motion. Good energy at Halas Hall. #Bears #ChicagoBears #DaBears
Two takeaways from today’s #Bears OTA Practice:
1. Kalif Raymond is very short! I knew he was a smaller Receiver, and he’s listed at 5’8, but I’m taking the under on that. He’s really fast though.
2. Caleb’s best throw was an absolute dart across the middle to Luther Burden. With Jaylon Johnson tight in coverage, Caleb led Luther on the Crosser, allowing the speedy receiver to catch the ball in stride and continue to run after the catch.
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the flexibility that Colston Loveland provides.
12 personnel, but with Loveland aligned on the outside and treated as a valid threat, it can streamline the coverage and read for the QB.