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Chicago Bears expected to demote Cole Kmet earlier than previously thought

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerMay 7, 20253 Mins Read
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The Chicago Bears needed better tight end production in 2024. Cole Kmet finished the season with 47 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns, down from his 719 yards and six touchdowns in 2023.

The Bears selected Colston Loveland with the No. 10 pick in the draft. While he plays tight end, Loveland is expected to play more of a slot role than in-line. Kmet will be used as a traditional tight end and blocker while Loveland plays more of a receiver.

The Chicago Bears’ TE situation is a luxury

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

 

Having two quality tight ends is a luxury and can create exciting mismatches in 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends). Given Loveland’s inability to go full-contact until training camp because of his shoulder injury, it made sense to think Kmet would be the main TE1 in situations that called for one tight end in the upcoming season.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune isn’t convinced head coach Ben Johnson will wait to deploy the rookie in pressure situations. In an answer to a reader’s question about Loveland’s new role, Biggs argued that the Bears’ “plan” will likely include using Loveland as the tight end in 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end) in third down situations.

How big of a role the Bears give Loveland in the upcoming season will depend on how quickly the Michigan standout can grasp the offense.

“That probably will be the plan, but the Bears know they can get quality production from Cole Kmet and they have to see how Loveland develops,” Biggs wrote. “Tight end is arguably the second-most difficult offensive position for rookies after quarterback.

“That’s because so much is going on and they are asked to carry a big load with a lot of responsibilities in the passing and running games.Ben Johnson will have an awful lot of flexibility with personnel and it should be fun to see how it develops.”

Colston Loveland needs to get there mentally

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland warms up before the game Nov. 26, 2022 against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland warms up before the game Nov. 26, 2022 against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
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While Loveland will not physically participate in practice with Caleb Williams and the rest of the offense in OTAs, his mental reps will be important this spring. He must learn his responsibilities in the offense before he gets thrown into the deep end during training camp.

The Bears selected Loveland in the first round because they believe he has the talent to move the needle in passing situations on third down. That faith could mean Kmet’s time in Chicago is rapidly nearing an end.

Chicago Bears Cole Kmet catching a touchdown against the Cowboys
Chicago Bears Cole Kmet catching a touchdown against the Cowboys – Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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