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https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/Bolt/Taylor-Gabriel-and-Tarik-Cohen-to-give-Bears-unmatched-speed-116278760
Taylor Gabriel vs Malcolm Butler
Taylor Gabriel vs Malcolm Butler
Chicago Bears fans saw glimpses of Tarik Cohen's incredible speed last season. The talented running back showed off that speed carry the football out of the backfield, catching passes and as a return man on special teams. The Bears did not always use him properly in their offensive scheme in 2017, but the addition of an offensive-minded coach in Matt Nagy, who has experience with speedy players, will only stand to make Cohen an even more impactful player in 2018.
Not only will Nagy have the ability to move Cohen and his speed all around the field this upcoming season, he will also have an equally speedy, dynamic player at his disposal in the recently signed Taylor Gabriel. The electric wide receiver was a big-play machine for the Atlanta Falcons and only stands to get better in another system that has had a lot of success with players possessing the same skill set.
During his introductory press conference on Thursday Gabriel noted he has seen how Nagy used Tyreek Hill in Kansas City and that played a part in his decision to sign with the organization:
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Gabriel on why he signed here: "Nagy's offense, just his creativity and things he did with the Chiefs." ...Cites how the Chiefs moved Tyreek Hill around the formation and utilized him.
Gabriel is not the only one who believes he can do similar things in Nagy's offense to what Hill has been able to do the last two seasons in Kansas City.
"When I was at the combine, coaches would always ask me who I would compare myself to in the league," Cohen said last month, per the Chicago Tribune, "and I would always tell them Tyreek Hill. I feel that I can do the same kinds of things he does in the Kansas City offense. And now since we have their coach now [in Nagy], I feel like I have to live up to that. And I definitely look forward to being the same kind of playmaker."
What will become interesting now is how Nagy plans on using both Gabriel and Cohen this season. Gabriel has a lot of experience lining up all over the field and made most of his big plays in Atlanta while playing on the outside. Cohen does not have a lot of experience lining up as an outside receiver but showed some nice things as a slot option in 2017. The duo can both be threats in the screen game, meaning it would not be a surprise to see Nagy put both out onto the field at the same time next season.
Gabriel was asked about Cohen at his press conference and said he's been nothing but impressed with what the talented back can do on the field:
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.@TGdadon1 on new teammate @TarikCohen: "I haven’t talked to him yet but I need to. I’ve seen him and he’s amazing."
WE. CAN'T. WAIT.
Chicago has lacked true playmakers on offense for quite some time and it is safe to assume the overall look and speed of the offense under Nagy has the potential to be special with guys like Gabriel and Cohen creating matchup nightmares for the opposition.