A season ago, the phrase “Chicago Bears passing game” practically reached oxymoronic status alongside the likes of “jumbo shrimp” and “civil war.” The team attempted just 377 passes, which not only ranked last in the NFL, but it also was the lowest number of pass attempts since the Pittsburgh Steelers had 358 back in 2004 — and Pittsburgh’s per-game mark was slightly higher.
Clearly, that isn’t a winning approach, and the Bears have gone about overhauling their offense with trades for Chase Claypool and DJ Moore at receiver, the selection of Darnell Wright at tackle, and the signings of Nate Davis (left guard), and Robert Tonyan at tight end. The last of which will join Cole Kmet to give third-year quarterback Justin Fields a potentially potent combination at the position. Let’s see how Tonyan’s arrival affects the tight end outlook in Chicago for fantasy owners.