Bears 2021 TE review: Things are looking up for Cole Kmet

We’re taking a look at how the Bears tight ends fared in 2021.

The Chicago Bears wrapped another disappointing season that resulted in the firings of general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy. With the offseason in full swing, it provides an opportunity for the new regime in GM Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus to look back at went right, what went wrong and how to improve in 2022.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position through the 2021 Bears and grading every player. We’re continuing with a position that’s been under scrutiny for a few years: tight end, where Cole Kmet took a step forward as Jimmy Graham took his final step in Chicago.

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