5 things to know about new Bears WR Darnell Mooney

Darnell Mooney, one of the fastest WRs in the draft, gives the Bears a weapon who can take the top off of the defense.

3. There are concerns surrounding his frame

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One of the biggest knocks on Mooney is his build. According to draft experts, he’s a bit lean and may find it difficult to handle NFL defensive backs in his current state. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote “Mooney has the body type of a kicker with poor muscle definition and play strength.”

Strength and build isn’t everything for a wide receiver, particularly for one who is meant to be a burner. But it could be something to monitor when camp begins later this summer.

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